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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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