Steve Dayman will walk from Morpeth to Bristol next month to raise money for an important cause.

He has competed in many other fundraising events, including 10 marathon walks which has helped to raise money for meningitis research. Steve's 14-month-old son died from meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia 18 years ago.

He says: "Since that time I have dedicated my life to create a better understanding of this terrible disease."

He will walk from Morpeth to Bristol passing through towns which spell Meningococcal B -- Walk 2000. On Friday, October 6, Steve will walk through Ilkley and Silsden, on the way from Otley to Colne, with families who have been affected by the devastating disease.

Steve would be delighted to hear from anyone who can help by joining in the walk for a few miles, or just by making a collection in the town or village which he passes through.

Steve hopes to raise a minimum of £50,000, which will go towards new state of the art laboratories at the University of Bristol.

Steve has already had support for the walk from residents of Burley in Wharfedale and from students and staff from Menston Comprehensive School, who are going to walk part of the way with him.

For further information contact Steve on 0117 9020072.