Samantha Panico’s story
Samantha shares her experience of contracting bacterial meningitis whilst heavily pregnant with her daughter.
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Jimmy Yuill's story
Actor Jimmy recounts the two weeks in 1998 when meningitis nearly took his life, and the subsequent impact on his memory and career.
Dionthe Hope’s story
Dionthe reflects on her experience of cryptococcal meningitis and how it changed her life forever.
Ellé Schofield’s story
Viral meningitis changed Ellé's life at 24. But recovery, hope and resilience have shaped her journey since.
Herbert Cruz’s story
Herbert reflects on living with recurrent meningitis and sharing his story to inspire and give hope to others.
Ana Castillo's story
Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ana shares her experience with meningitis.
CoMO member
Enrique Chavez Garcia's story
Enrique survived meningitis three times. He shares how quick decisions, expert care and love from his wife saved his life.
Olivia Griffiths' story
Olivia shares her experience of surviving meningitis twice, and how she's supporting Meningitis Research Foundation.
Emma Joubin's story
Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Emma shares her experience with meningitis.
CoMO member
Sylvia Djawahir's story
Sylvia shares her experience of TB meningitis, from early symptoms and hospitalisation to long-term recovery and life after discharge.
James Seth Williams' story
James talks about having viral meningitis as a college student, and its continuing effect on his short-memory.
Jule Shafer's story
Jule contracted bacterial meningitis aged 32 and has since recovered, but with lingering neurological after-effects.