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June
- Family is urging everyone to lace up for the third annual Chris Pegler memorial walk (19.06.13)
- Dad, whose son survived meningitis, and friend smash fundraising run total (11.06.13)
- Nursery nurse's marathon challenge after family is twice hit by meningitis (10.06.13)
- Meningitis survivor, who then lost her friend to the same disease, completes 120-mile run (07.06.13)
- Loving mum faces her fear of heights and skydives 10,000ft to remember her little RyRy (07.06.13)
- Be part of Bristol's history by taking on the 25th anniversary Bristol Half Marathon (07.06.13)
May
- BEAT IT NOW: Tiny trooper Tommy Brown helps to launch Beat it Now's new national tour (23.05.13)
- Bereaved family's fun-filled day to remember their teenage son (17.05.13)
- Devoted Dayman delivers awareness drive in Lincoln (16.05.13)
- BIG STROLL: No rain no gain - despite downpours, floods of families finish North East stroll (14.05.13)
- Big and small feet, young and old - take on one of our Big Fun Runs (13.05.13)
- BIG STROLL: Student meningitis survivor launches Big Stroll South West (09.05.13)
- Help us raise awareness of viral meningitis all this week (08.05.13)
- Charity pioneer promotes awarness push in Lincoln (08.05.13)
- BIG STROLL: Loving mum launches Northern Ireland fundraiser in memory of her son (08.05.13)
- Teacher is a sport, completing the London Marathon after her nephews survived dreaded disease (01.05.13)
April
- Fun-filled family fair for two fantastic charities - Meningitis UK and The Henry Hallam Appeal (26.04.13)
- Busy woman juggles motherhood and work with running seven distance runs in memory of Amelie (25.04.13)
- Cricketer takes on different run to hit meningitis for six in memory of friend's baby (25.04.13)
- Policeman beats the capital's streets to help stamp out dreaded disease (23.04.13)
- BIG STROLL: Loving mum who lost teenage son launches Big Stroll Northern Ireland (19.04.13)
- The charity reacts to the terrible news of explosions at Boston Marathon 2013 (15.04.13)
- Mum's relentless campaign to fight disease sees top national award nomination (15.04.13
- BIG STROLL: Dad who lost his daugther to launch Big Stroll North East (11.04.13)
- Mum whose son died of the disease launches awareness drive in Cornwall (11.04.13)
- Nursery nurse's marathon effort after family's double meningitis tragedy (05.04.13)
- Solicitor "gives something back" after son survives dreaded disease (03.04.13)
March
- Take part in our Big Stroll Northern Ireland and help battle meningitis (27.03.13)
- Lace up and see some wonderful sights during our Big Stroll South West (27.03.13)
- Big-hearted people urged to join our Big Stroll North East (27.03.13)
- Three brave buddies take on their first ever skydive to remember little Jasmine Clare (26.03.13)
- Family and friends fall to raise money to remember Ryan Johnson (22.03.13)
- Stephanie is stepping out in Santiago to stamp out meningitis (18.03.13)
- School supports one of their pupils touched by meningitis (15.03.13)
- Meningitis UK and Meningitis Trust set to merge into one charity (15.03.13)
- Beat It Now: Everyone is urged to join the campaign to create the ultimate united front (13.03.13)
- Meningitis founder fronts awareness drive at Wisbech (08.03.13)
- Mum fronts awareness drive in memory of her baby Harry (08.03.13)
- Student who survived meningitis beats Bath Half for charity (07.03.13)
- Devoted dad finishes first distance run after son survived meningitis (07.03.13)
- Grandmother beats Bath Half in memory of her granddaughter (07.03.13)
- Kind customers collect more than £1,000 to fight deadly disease (07.03.13)
- Cricketer takes on London Marathon to hit meningitis for six (07.03.13)
- PE teacher to tackle capital marathon after her two nephews survived meningitis (01.03.13)
February
- Pink balloons will soar to remember Kelsey Smart - one year on (25.02.13)
- Doting dad whose son survived meningitis takes on the Bath Half (21.02.13)
- Businesswoman to boss half marathon in memory of her granddaughter (21.02.13)
- Student who suffered temp brain damage after meningitis takes on Bath Half (19.02.13)
- Meningitis UK proudly presents its first Big Trek Across Wales (19.02.13)
- Endure the highest peaks Scotland, England and Wales can offer, in 24hrs, to beat meningitis (18.02.13)
- Beat It Now: Couple who lost baby to disease now have political power (14.02.13)
- Beat It Now: Family of tot touched by meningitis receive MP backing (13.02.13)
- Tom Daley's trunks see people splash the cash at charity sports auction (11.02.13)
- Family and friends, who lost popular teenager, unite with Steve Dayman for awareness drive (11.02.13)
- Parents touched by meningitis "hope to save others from pain of losing a loved one" (08.02.13)
- Bobby beats the capital's streets to stamp out meningitis (07.02.13)
- Capital idea: lace up for the London 10,000 (10k) and help stamp out deadly disease (07.02.13)
- Runners required for Scottish runs - the epic Edinburgh Marathon or Half Marathon (06.02.13)
- Fancy getting your hands on Tom Daley's trunks? Well you can at a sport-themed auction (05.02.13)
- Keep on running: mum continues to juggle family and her business with 4.5 marathons (04.02.13)
- Bristol families touched by meningitis unite with city MPs to launch Beat It Now (01.02.13)
January
- Bristol MPs unite with local families to officially launch Beat It Now (30.01.13)
- Families touched by meningitis are uniting behind Meningitis UK's Beat it Now campaign (26.01.13)
- First Meningitis B vaccine licensed for use in the UK: families unite for speedy introduction (22.01.13)
- Take the plunge for Meningitis UK's Skydive Day 2013 (07.01.13)
December
- Family and friends' fundraiser to remember Hayley Hunt 10 years on (17.12.12)
- Brave Nicole who lost her legs to meningitis presents walk funds to Meningitis UK (17.12.12)
- Hats off as family's fundraisers raise thousands to remember Shane White (13.12.12)
- Young Nicole Wilson, who lost her legs to meningitis, leads 15-mile walk to wipe out meningitis (12.12.12)
- Parents praise passing £250k milestone raised in memory of their son Ryan Bresnahan (12.12.12)
- GBS screening during pregnancy won't be made routine (11.12.12)
- Meningitis UK reacts to research that links passive smoking to meningitis (09.12.12)
- Beautiful ballet to beat meningitis and cancer hailed a 'total' success (01.12.12)
November
- Meningitis UK's Founder reacts to the Daily Mail's story on baby Bobby Bushell's meningitis case (21.11.12)
- Campaigning couple, who lost their daughter to meningitis, launch charity awareness tour in Hartlepool (20.11.12)
- NATIONAL coverage concerning Meningitis UK's delight at the Men B vaccine green light (17.11.12)
- Lifesaving new meningitis vaccine gets green light (16.11.12)
- Trio touched by meningitis bring the charity's giant awareness tour to Hartlepool (09.11.12)
- Brave the London Marathon 2013 to stamp out meningitis (08.11.12)
- Run the Reading Half Marathon to make meningitis sweat (07.11.12)
- Brave runners required to take on Bath Half Marathon (06.11.12)
- Caring couple conquer "scary and bouncy" trek across O2 roof for Keiron (05.11.12)
October
- Marathon mum-of-four's six successive distance runs in memory of Amelie (29.10.12)
- Founder Steve Dayman marks the 30th anniversary of his fight against meningitis in Spencer's memory (26.10.12)
- Meningitis UK welcomes news of annual doctors' skills check (24.10.12)
- Friends and family finish run to raise £10k to remember Katie Morgan (23.10.12)
- Fit father finishes two tiring runs in succession for Jessica (23.10.12)
- Parents' fine food fundraiser in memory of their tot Amelie (21.10.12)
- Mum 'knocked for six' by meningitis hosts a DJ-filled music night to fight dreaded disease (15.10.12)
- Meningitis UK reacts to the US meningitis outbreak (11.10.12)
- Boy's life saved from meningitis after his granddad spots team sporting Meningitis UK logo (05.10.12)
- Parents know their child best and must help doctors diagnose devastating meningitis (05.10.12)
- Meningitis UK responds to Georgia Keeling inquest verdict (05.10.12)
- Student who twice survived meningitis at uni feels "lucky" to be graduating (03.10.12)
September
- Bake, brew and take a few snaps for Time 4 Tea against meningitis (28.09.12)
- Fearless family will trek over top London landmark's roof in memory of Keiron (27.09.12)
- Caring couple's fun-filled fundraiser so their son Jamie Cowey's name lives (26.09.12)
- Meningitis UK worker hosts successful grapple to tackle meningitis (26.09.12)
- Professional footballer kits out club to fight meningitis (22.09.12)
- Loving son Jeff completes run in memory of his dad George, who died of meningitis (21.09.12)
- Overcoming injuries, dad Brian beats run after TV actress daughter and granddaughter survive disease (21.09.12)
- Brave Amy never gave up and completes Great North Run for baby Oscar and dad John (20.09.12)
- Despite injuries spirited stepdad Glenn Cooney beats Great North Run for Georgia (20.09.12)
- Big Brother winner Josie Gibson's "nervous" abseil for Meningitis UK (18.09.12)
- Quick-thinking mum saves her daughter's life after tragic loss of Kelsey Smart (18.09.12)
- Friends and family unite for Cardiff Half in memory of Katie Morgan (17.09.12)
- Meningitis UK launches campaign to save students' lives (14.09.12
- Gorgeous girls and hunks in trunks make for an entertaining fashion fundraiser (13.09.12)
- Caring uncle conquers strong winds and heat to beat 128-mile cycle (12.09.12)
- Mum Michelle Bresnahan proudly carries the Paralympics Torch in memory of Ryan (11.09.12)
- Tragic loss of Kelsey helps save another girl's life (10.09.12)
- Caring son takes on gruelling 100km overnight trek in memory of his dad Ian (09.09.12)
- Superheroes needed to land on Earth for Meningitis UK (05.09.12)
- Doting dad completes first of two tiring runs after daughter battles brain bug (03.09.12)
- Still time to sign up: Lisa Faulkner is backing Time 4 Tea (03.09.12)
- Dedicated dad's double run after daughter battles Group B Strep (01.09.12)
August
- Mrs and Ms Scale conquer three peaks in memory of Hannah GWilliam (28.08.12)
- Three bold buddies beat three peaks in memory of Milly (27.08.12)
- Pilgrims undertaking the Hajj or Umrah pilgrimages need their meningitis jabs (24.08.12)
- Grand ball in memory of beautiful baby Joel, who died of meningitis (23.08.12)
- Teenage girl's fun-filled fundraising week and Great Edinburgh Run for charity (23.08.12)
- Meningitis UK worker's 24-hour Grapplethon to tackle the deadly disease (22.08.12)
- Man versus machine, Ben versus the train raises £1,500 in memory of Hannah Gwilliam (21.08.12)
- First-rate friends conquer 500 miles in memory of caring colleague Jazz Gakhal (18.08.12)
- Doting dad's long run after TV actress daughter and her baby both survive meningitis (17.08.12)
- Son's run in memory of his dad and to mark his friend's baby surviving meningitis (16.08.12)
- Convoy of cars will cruise 2,000 across the country in memory of Taylor Westley-Smith (13.08.12)
- Birthday Fundraiser in memory of Kelsey Smart raises £6,350 (13.08.12)
- Meningitis UK's comment following Robert Huth's suspected meningitis case (08.08.12)
- Trio touched by meningitis launch Meningitis UK awareness campaign in Hull (08.08.12)
- Doting dad laces up for first run, after son survived meningitis (08.08.12)
- Stepdad steps up for first long-distance run, in memory of Georgia Tait (07.08.12)
- Plucky pensioner's second vertical feat for Meningitis UK (05.08.12)
- Fun-filled football fundraiser will kick of in memory of Joel Ruck (03.08.12)
- Find your inner superhero and abseil Avon Gorge for Meningitis UK (02.08.12)
- Charity warns parents about meningitis as their children return for the school year (01.08.12)
- Meningitis UK appeals for brave people to take on the London Marathon 2013 (01.08.12)
- Meningitis UK founder launches awareness drive in the Barnsley area (01.08.12)
- Besotted bridegroom marries his loving bride and raises £300 for Meningitis UK (01.08.12)
July
- Meningitis UK supports Cardiff nursery hit by meningitis (27.07.12)
- Man or machine? Brave Ben will race a train 14 miles in memory of cousin Hannah Gwilliam (26.07.12)
- Pub pals raise plenty of pounds for Meningitis UK in memory of baby Callum (26.07.12)
- The Joint Committee On Vaccination And immunisation Updates On pneumococcal vaccine (25.07.12)
- Landlord surpasses £10k milestone for Meningitis UK after fiercely contested auction (25.07.12)
- Loving and dedicated mum Karen Pegler hosts a fundraising fun day in memory of son Chris (24.07.12)
- Caring colleagues unite to raise £7,000 after hearing co-workers' baby survived meningitis (23.07.12)
- Couple fix rusty wreck and blaze the banger car across Europe for Meningitis UK (23.07.12)
- Devoted Maria hosts a grand ball in memory of her beloved brother Costa (20.07.12)
- Meningitis UK makes an urgent appeal for Bristol Half Marathon runners (18.07.12)
- Meningitis UK says be aware of meningitis with the influx of people coming for the Olympics (17.07.12)
- Strong swimmer and meningitis survivor Michael swims the equivalent of the English Channel (17.07.12)
- Loving uncle will hold a bash and take on a 128-mile bike ride for Meningitis UK (13.07.12)
- Three adventurers take on three peaks in 24 hours for Milly Loczy (12.07.12)
- Miah Family Remember Shomi With An Action-packed Fundraiser (12.07.12)
- Teen Amy Hayes puts a brave foot forward in memory of her baby and dad (10.07.12)
- Brilliant Birthday Fundraiser in memory of Kelsey Smart (09.07.12)
- Fantastic footballer Denis Law donates £1,000 to Meningitis UK (09.07.12)
- First of two awareness trailer campaigns in the Plymouth area was a success (05.07.12)
- Brilliant baked bean-themed fundraiser raises money in memory of Hannah Gwilliam (04.07.12)
- Meningitis UK's final push for people to take on the Great North Run for the charity (04.07.12)
- Bike-loving families are invited to the first Castle Combe Cycling Festival, which is in aid of Meningitis UK (03.07.12)
- Devoted dad who lost his baby girl to meningitis helps launch awareness trailer (03.07.12)
- Meningitis UK marks 20 anniversary of the Hib vaccine programme (02.07.12)
- Muscular meningitis survivor hosts an action-packed Power Fun Day for Meningitis UK (01.07.06)
June
- Celeb Lisa Faulkner is urging people to brew a few and bake a tasty treat for Time 4 Tea (28.06.12)
- Caring couple will raise money at their wedding, in honour of two loved ones (27.06.12)
- Early Time 4 Tea up in the Shetlands proves a tasty success (23.06.12)
- Pupils from Orchard School in Bristol walk six miles for Meningitis UK (22.06.12)
- Dedicated Becky fronts Meningitis UK's awareness trailer in Plymouth (21.06.12)
- A BIG THANKS to all who took part in one of Meningitis UK's Big Stroll events (21.06.12)
- Siren perform their first gig, in memory of baby Callum Charlie Towne (20.06.12)
- Skydivers will fall 10,000ft to Earth in memory of Jessica Morgan (19.06.12)
- Picture of her son inspires Rachel to finish her first long-distance walk, the Big Stroll (19.06.12)
- Big Brother beauty Josie joins 200 people for Meningitis UK's Big Stroll in Bristol (19.06.12)
- Dedicated Hession family and friends journey from Birmingham to Bristol for Big Stroll (19.06.12)
- Beautiful Eleanor and her family travel from Reading to Bristol for the Big Stroll (19.06.12)
- Meningitis survivor raises a big £2,100 by completing the Big Stroll North East (13.06.12)
- Iconic film alien, the Predator, aka Jason Didlick will raise money for meningitis (12.06.12)
- Mrs and Ms Scale will scale three peaks in memory of friend Hannah Gwilliam (11.06.12)
- Lucy Evans takes on the Great North Run in memory of sister Carol English (11.06.12)
- The Big Stroll Newry Canal topped off a fantastic fundraising weekend of walks (07.06.12)
- The sun shone as many enjoyed this year's Big Stroll Causeway Coast (07.06.12)
- Fantastic food fayre raises £1,500 in memory of Hannah GWilliam (01.06.12)
- Fiona will cover 100 miles and climb Ben Nevis without sleep (01.06.12)
- Pub landlord hosts his latest fun-filled fundraiser for Meningitis UK (01.06.12)
May
- Golfers club together in memory of Ruby Burrell (30.05.12)
- Brilliant ballerinas shine for Meningitis UK (28.05.12)
- Tiny tots enjoy Big Bug Hunt and raise £800 for Meningitis UK (23.05.12)
- Dedicated charity volunteer Sally Roberts carries the Olympic Torch (23.05.12)
- Full of beans fundraiser in memory of Hannah Gwilliam (22.05.12)
- Group of wrestlers help raise £1,400 in memory of Jessica Barbet (22.05.12)
- Pupils and staff from Park Primary, Bristol, raise £12,000 in Kelsey's memory (22.05.12)
- Team of cyclists gearing up for the Pembrokeshire Charity Bike Ride (21.05.12)
- Pixie Lott ready for fundraising concert in aid of Life For a Cure/Meningitis UK (21.05.12)
- Motocross fundraiser in Kelsey Smart's memory a success (18.05.12)
- Families touched by meningitis launch Meningitis UK's awareness trailer (17.05.12)
- Meningitis UK welcomes positive news concerning the Meningitis B trials (16.05.12)
- Sarah-Louise completes mammoth cycle for Meningitis UK (15.05.12)
- Pub punters help stamp out meningitis (08.05.12)
- Fundraiser's appeal for Great North Run runners (08.05.12)
- Families step out for Big Stroll North East (08.05.12)
- Walking in memory of Stuart (08.05.12)
April
- Sally swims in the fight against meningitis (26.04.12)
- Charity runners unite for World Meningitis Day (25.04.12)
- Raising awareness of meningitis in memory of Samantha (25.04.12)
- Meningitis survivor takes on swimming challenge (25.04.12)
- Pounding the pavements in memory of Hannah (13.04.12)
- Brave parents raise awareness in memory of Kadyn (12.04.12)
- Running in memory of Ross (12.04.12)
- Best friends unite in memory of Joél (11.04.12)
- Steadfast strollers' thrists quenched (03.04.12)
- Titanic ebook royalties donated by meningitis survivor (03.04.12)
March
- Inspirational Aby's skydive in memory of Hannah (30.03.12)
- Survivor Louise launches Big Stroll at Giants Causeway (30.03.12)
- Young meningitis survivors launch Big Stroll in Newry (30.03.12)
- Big Stroll North East launched by inspirational families (30.03.12)
- Heartbroken families unite to launch Big Stroll South West (30.03.12)
- Motocross in memory of Kelsey (26.03.12)
- Stepping out in memory of Chris (22.03.12)
- Margaret treks 1,000 miles in seventieth year (20.03.12)
- Meningitis strikes Mossley family twice (08.03.12)
- Fighting for a vaccine in memory of Kayden (08.03.12)
- Big Brother winner Josie's party for Meningitis UK (01.03.12)
February
January
- Meningitis outbreak in Torbay - comment (26.01.12)
- Meningitis: Trust Your Instincts campaign launch (23.01.12)
- Meningitis reminder for parents as illness strikes (19.01.12)
- New Meningitis B vaccine findings welcomed (18.01.12)
- Treking Kilimanjaro to save lives (11.01.12)
- Meningitis UK’s Founder, Steve Dayman MBE, accepts new challenge (06.01.12)
December
- Christmas comes early for Shrewsbury Mum (19.12.11)
- Golf club goes a fairway to supporting vaccine research (19.12.11)
- Little Megan's Big bike ride to save lives (16.12.11)
- Fight the festive flab by running the Bath Half Marathon in March (14.12.11)
- Bristol boy cameron to draw winning Christmas ticket (14.12.11)
- Mother's Christmas gift to charity (05.12.11)
November
- Chelsea student dies from meningococcal disease (30.11.11)
- Morley mum's brave jump after daughter's meningitis scare (25.11.11)
- Research study funded in memory of Ryan (24.11.11)
- Fashion show in memory of Mark (11.11.11)
- Nottingham designer inspired by remarkable survival story (10.11.11)
- Student Lizzie sadly dies from suspected streptococcal infection (09.11.11)
- Baby Deacon cope loses battle with meningitis (09.11.11)
- New hope for pneumococcal vaccine to protect the over-50s (08.11.11)
- Casualty star and baby fight meningitis - Daily Mail Online (07.11.11)
October
- Bristol builders help protect future generations (26.10.11)
- Comment on death of Manchester baby Jayden-James (26.10.11)
- Table top sale to protect future generations (21.10.11)
- Brave John's close shave to save lives (18.10.11)
- Meningitis UK supporters help to Bridge the Gap (18.10.11)
- Meningitis UK comment on inquest into toddler death (13.10.11)
September
- Walkers unite to Bridge the Gap (29.09.11)
- Poignant evening planned in memory of Chris (29.09.11)
- Students urged to spot signs of deadly brain bug (22.09.11)
- Message from Mary Berry...(14.09.11)
- Memories of Helen inspire her best friend to run (15.09.11)
- Mother's gift of life to son (14.09.11)
- Tony takes on Great North Run (12.09.11)
- Bristol marathon runners help fight meningitis (12.09.11)
- Grandmother's plea: Trust your instincts (06.09.11)
August
- Adrenaline junkie trustee jumps from plane for vital funds (26.08.11)
- Call for thrill seekers to abseil for life-saving vaccine development (22.08.11)
- Adoring mum Tammy remembered in emotional tribute (22.08.11)
- Meningitis UK gains Information Standard accreditation (18.08.11)
- Bath shoppers urged to brew and bake this autumn (17.08.11)
- Parents warned to spot the signs of deadly brain bug (12.08.11)
- Three sisters' Big trek in memory of cousin (04.08.11)
- Charity duo set to trek three peaks in 24 hours (02.08.11)
- Fitness blog spurs on Holly to run for a vaccine (02.08.11)
July
- Five-year audit approves 'best' research projects (28.07.11)
- Lincoln family smashes huge fundraising milestone (27.07.11)
- Devoted medical advisor takes on trekking challenge (27.07.11)
- Four friends trek three peaks in memory of Ryan (26.07.11)
- Skydive in memory of Andrew raises £4,000 (25.07.11)
- Leeds mum remembered by loved ones (22.07.11)
- Signed football shirt auctioned at Summer Party (22.07.11)
- Mary Berry backs Time 4 Tea! (20.07.11)
- Peddling through wind and rain for a vaccine (19.07.11)
- Inspirational Mat helps launch awareness drive (15.07.11)
- Poignant musical tribute to Justin (14.07.11)
- Cycling for a vaccine (13.07.11)
June
- Jake's family funday to raise vital vaccine funds (06.07.11)
- Coast to Coast trek for vital vaccine research
- Musical tribute to well-known actor
- Walkers raise over £15,000 at Summer Stroll (20.06.11)
- Exciting new data supports potential meningitis vaccine (09.06.11)
- Steve walks his way to £40,000 (07.06.11)
- Walkers inspired by Ryan's tragic death (07.06.11)
- What a fund-tastic day! (06.06.11)
- Friends and family raise £130,000 in Ryan's name (02.06.11)
- Summer Stroll mission for Chris' friends and family (01.06.11)
- Safe to stop meningitis drugs earlier, study shows (01.06.11)
- Pneumococcal vaccine axed for over-65s (01.06.11)
May
- 50 players pitch in for Mark's memorial match (26.05.11)
- Walkers inspired by Ella's miracle recovery (25.05.11)
- Burnley mum's meningitis death leads to £20,000 awareness campaign (24.05.11)
- Hero Nolan's support for Meningitis UK cyclists (23.05.11)
- Friends and family in charity walk for Mark (23.05.11)
- Author to bird hospital tribute to Jasmine (20.05.11)
- Dad's 130 mile bike ride to celebrate Evie (19.05.11)
- Family raises almost £3,000 for charities close to their hearts (17.05.11)
- Thomas' miracle recovery inspires awareness effort (16.05.11)
- Calling all Sainsbury's shoppers (15.05.11)
- Festival starts with a tribute to Justin (13.05.11)
- Hundreds join final Helen's walk (13.05.11)
- Father to scale the Three Peaks for Meningitis UK (10.05.11)
- 130 golfers on course to raise over £5,000 for Ruby (06.05.11)
- Step out this summer for Meningitis UK (05.05.11)
- Parents in poignant 201 mile walk to remember Liam (05.05.11)
April
- Film warns students of meningitis danger (25.04.11)
- Food poisoning fear was meningitis (23.04.11)
- Leeds mum tells of holiday killer bug nightmare (23.04.11)
- Tea party to mark tragic Liam's birthday (19.04.11)
- UK charities come together to support World Meningitis Day (18.04.11)
- Daredevils dive 12,000ft in memory of Darren (14.04.11)
- John's marathon mission to beat "merciless" meningitis (14.04.11)
- Flu helps spread pneumonia and meningitis (14.04.11)
- 200 mile cycle challenge in Liam's memory (12.04.11)
- Son's brush with meningitis spurs family on their meningitis mission (11.04.11)
- Meningitis UK comment: cases at Wadebridge School in Cornwall (06.04.11)
- Supporters hear how the fight against meningitis is gaining momentum (05.04.11)
March
- Anniversary marks final walk in memory of Helen (30.03.11)
- Experts share knowledge at Meningitis UK conference (30.03.11)
- Charity single released for Meningitis UK (29.03.11)
- Plans to scrap pneumococcal vaccine for over 65s (25.03.11)
- Community spirit lives on in brave Cameron (23.03.11)
- Reach your peak to help conquer meningitis (23.03.11)
- Joel's Little Big Hero fundraising legacy (22.03.11)
- Join walk to help beat meningitis (18.03.11)
- Toddlers invited to go hunting and beat meningitis (07.03.11)
- Charity calls for new trustees (02.03.11)
- Oliver's brave battle against meningitis spurs family on (01.03.11)
- Nick's run to conquer meningitis (01.03.11)
February
- Doctors offered meningitis "red flag" advice (28.02.11)
- 'We'll never forget little George' (28.02.11)
- Cases of Hib disease reach record low (28.02.11)
- Night of fun and fundraising raises over £1,000 (24.02.11)
- Musical tribute to miraculous Megan (21.02.11)
- Charity chief Steve meets the Queen for accolade (18.02.11)
- Mum dies from meningitis a day after giving birth (18.02.11)
- Last call for skydivers! (09.02.11)
- Over £70,000 raised in tribute to popular Liam (09.02.11)
- Step up for our latest Northern Ireland walk (04.02.11)
- Meningitis wiped out my memory (02.02.11)
January
- Meningitis nearly killed me, but doctors sent me home (26.01.11)
- King's Lynn couple to raise cash in memory of their son (21.01.11)
- Meningitis warning as flu deaths rise (18.01.11)
- Grieving parents in meningitis appeal (18.01.11)
- Meningitis survivor raises awareness about potentiall fatal brain bug (17.01.11)
- GPs reminded to be alert to meningitis during the flu season (12.01.11)
- Hospital forced to make changes after toddler's meningitis death (11.01.11)
- Meningitis claims life of North Somerset man, aged 30 (11.01.11)
- Paul helps strollers walk their way to £21,000 (07.01.11)
- 100 walk to remember Chris (04.01.11)
December
- Meningitis UK boss honoured with MBE (31.12.10)
- Meningitis B vaccine advance (23.12.10)
- Christmas Draw winners announced (20.12.10)
- £26,500 fundraising drive in memory of Corrine (14.12.10)
- Ken Loach launches campaign to highlight meningitis this winter (13.12.10)
November
- Her heart stopped beating; I was sure meningitis had taken my baby (26.11.10)
- Farewell to Stroll fundraiser Paul (26.11.10)
- Parents of teenager who died from meningitis pay tribute to son (25.11.10)
- It's not just little children who are struck by meningitis (23.11.10)
- Toddlers set to have jabs for six diseases at once (22.11.10)
- Miss Bristol hits the streets to help beat meningitis (17.11.10)
- Couples' Halloween charity night raises £6,000 (10.11.10)
- New meningitis vaccine to be rolled out in Africa next month (09.11.10)
- Jailbreak mission in memory of Matthew (03.11.10)
- Drive to beat meningitis reaches the Midlands (03.11.10)
- Walk in memory of baby Kaitlyn (02.11.10)
- New meningitis B vaccine to be trialled on 3,000 students (02.11.10)
October
- Grace's Weekend raises over £4,000 in her memory (25.10.10)
- Ryan's appeal races to £20,000 (15.10.10)
- Walk set to raise a fantastic £30,000 to beat meningitis (15.10.10)
- Wedding ball tribute to meningitis victim raises £5,000 (13.10.10)
- Friends and family run to conquer meningitis in David's memory (12.10.10)
- Last call for Avon Gorge abseilers (08.10.10)
- Families stride out to beat meningitis (01.10.10)
September
- Community makes Time 4 Tea to help beat meningitis (27.09.10)
- Sporting and charity events hit £45,000 triumph (24.09.10)
- Steve strides out for a 334 mile mission (23.09.10)
- Great running challenge raises £2,500 in memory of Layton (21.09.10)
- Celebs muddy their boots in the fight against meningitis (17.09.10)
- Harrison's miracle recovery spurs dad on in Great North Run (15.09.10)
- Channel challenge for brave Sam (15.09.10)
- Tool 'may help' early meningitis diagnosis (14.09.10)
- Leigh's run to conquer meningitis (13.09.10)
- Meningitis B vaccine trial data is promising (13.09.10)
- Supporters urged to put their best foot forward (10.09.10)
- Ruby's fundraising legacy (06.09.10)
- Brian's great north challenge (03.09.10)
- Print charity backs charity after tragedy (02.09.10)
- Mission to beat "merciless" meningitis (01.09.10)
August
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Rosie's meningitis miracle (31.08.10)
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Back to school meningitis warning (31.08.10)
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Bank holiday fun day for Ryan (13.08.10)
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Fun run event in memory of Samantha (13.08.10)
July
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£10,000 fundraising tribute to popular chef (28.07.10)
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Drive to beat meningitis reaches Oldham (19.07.10)
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Brian sinks 108 holes to raise £1,300 (14.07.10)
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Go Zumba crazy for charity (12.07.10)
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Summer Fair in memory of Amelia (08.07.10)
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Beware of viral meningitis this summer (05.07.10)
June
- Family mark's baby's birthday by helping fund meningitis vaccine (30.06.10)
- Pedalling out in memory of Ella (29.06.10)
- Amy cycles out to beat meningitis (29.06.10)
- Tragedy prompts £30,000 fundraising drive (28.06.10)
- Rocking out to beat meningitis at Jamie's Night (25.06.10)
- New guidelines to improve treatment and diagnosis of meningitis (23.06.10)
- Balloon race to mark tragic Jaden's birthday (22.06.10)
- Strollers walk their way to £20,000 (21.06.10)
- Signed Pele shirt set to raise £1,000 (16.06.10)
- Fim director steps out for Meningitis UK (15.06.10)
- Walkers inspired by Ryan's tragic death (10.06.10)
- Steve walks his way to £1.8million (09.06.10)
- Taylor's miracle recovery inspires fundraising effort (08.06.10)
May
- Baby joy for couple after tragic death (27.05.10)
- Step out this summer for Meningitis UK (26.05.10)
- Tractor parade's pulling power for charity (26.05.10)
- Cy's memory will live on to help others (pdf) (11.05.10)
- Study reveals need for Meningitis C booster (08.05.10)
- Charity skydive in memory of Sam (05.05.10)
- Mum speaks out to raise awareness after heartbreaking loss (04.05.10)
April
- Road run in memory of Jasmine (30.04.10)
- Andy's marathon £5,500 marathon success (29.04.10)
- Golfer lends his support to Meningitis UK (27.04.10)
- Parents aim to make sure little Ryan did not die in vain (23.04.10)
- Amelia's recovery sends out message on World Meningitis Day (23.04.10)
- Survivor Tim strides out with Richard Branson (21.04.10)
- World Meningitis Day (19.04.10)
- St Albans pupils' fundraising efforts for friend who died of meningitis (15.04.10)
- Futureheads' star on marathon mission for Meningitis UK (14.04.10)
- Daughter's brush with death spurs Peter on his marathon mission (14.04.10)
- Memorial garden to be launched at Friends' Day (09.04.10)
- Meningitis UK comment on Ipswich inquiry (09.04.10)
- Bristol's biggest fashion event raises money for Meningitis UK (06.04.10)
- Susan pedals 300 miles across Vietnam for Meningitis UK (06.04.10)
- Tragedy of Bristol schoolboy lost to meningitis (03.04.10)
- Rugby legend Phil drops in to lend support (01.04.10)
March
- New meningitis vaccine available to travellers (31.03.10)
- Stars of stage and screen come together for Robbie (30.03.10)
- Dedicate four hours and help save lives (29.03.10)
- New meningitis vaccine to give better protection (26.03.10)
- Passive smoking puts children at risk of meningitis (24.03.10)
- New meningitis vaccine receives approval in EU (19.03.10)
- Hope on anniversary of toddler's death (15.03.10)
- Campaign hits fantastic £40,000 target (09.03.10)
- Evie set to run marathon as part of family's fundraising efforts (08.03.10)
- Georgia's fundraising legacy (06.03.10)
- Standing ovation for Steve (04.03.10)
February
- £21k charity boost in memory of tragic Liam (26.02.10)
- Toddlers invited to go hunting and help beat meningitis (26.02.10)
- Step out this summer for Meningitis UK (25.02.10)
- Doc Martin meets Marshall to launch new initiative (24.02.10)
- Wedding ball calls out for belles (19.02.10)
- Norfolk parents' warning about meningitis (18.02.10)
- Megan puts heart into raising cash for Meningitis UK (17.02.10)
- 7,000 join group in memory of "little princess" Aaliyah (11.02.10)
- Fundraising hits £7,000 in memory of Layton (10.02.10)
- Bake a cake for campaign (10.02.10)
- Complacency warning after alarming meningitis study (08.02.10)
- Trust a mother's instinct on sick children, GPs told (03.02.10)
January
- Complaints against out-of-hours GPs rise by 50% in two years (27.01.10)
- In memory of loving Liam (25.01.10)
- Mum backs new jab for meningitis (22.01.10)
- Family moved by support after loss of daughter to meningitis (21.01.10)
- Latest walk to help beat meningitis launched (20.01.10)
- New pneumococcal vaccine welcomed by Meningitis UK (19.01.10)
- Resistance to antibiotics can be drawback for bacteria (15.01.10)
- Family tell of devastation in bid to raise awareness (14.01.10)
- Patron Joe meets Bristol family hit by meningitis (08.01.10)
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