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Meningitis in your words

Here you’ll find stories from those whose lives have been changed by meningitis. Whether you’ve experienced it, supported someone, lost a loved one, or are working to defeat it, your story matters.

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2,030 voices for 2030

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Isabelle Weall's story

Quadruple amputee Isabelle shares her experience with meningitis and living with the after-effects.

Samantha Panico’s story

Samantha shares her experience of contracting bacterial meningitis whilst heavily pregnant with her daughter.

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Ellé Schofield’s story

Viral meningitis changed Ellé's life at 24. But recovery, hope and resilience have shaped her journey since.

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Herbert Cruz’s story

Herbert reflects on living with recurrent meningitis and sharing his story to inspire and give hope to others.

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Isabell Wachera's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Isabell shares her experience with TB meningitis.

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Hannah Ewing smiling

Hannah Ewing's story

Hannah shares the story of contracting pneumococcal meningitis twice within a year and how Meningitis Research Foundation supported her.

Olivia Griffiths' story

Olivia shares her experience of surviving meningitis twice, and how she's supporting Meningitis Research Foundation.

Esme Hollens and some young schoolchildren in Uganda

Esmé Hollens’ story

After developing viral meningitis while volunteering in Uganda as a teenager, Esmé reflects on recovery, university and lasting mental impacts.

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Dale Manalo's story

Dale describes his experience of bacterial meningitis and the effects on his body since his illness.

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Hayley Hawke's story

Hayley shares her story of viral meningitis and the after-effects she is still experiencing.