Meningitis in your words

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Andy shares his journey surviving meningitis and gaining a new life purpose.

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Marie discusses her experience with meningitis and the importance of sharing her story.

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

Actor Jimmy recounts the two weeks in 1998 when meningitis nearly took his life, and the subsequent impact on his memory and career.

Elise shares her son’s terrifying battle with meningitis after a mild fever - and how early treatment led to a full recovery.

Violet contracted bacterial meningitis as a newborn. Thanks to quick action and treatment, she’s now thriving and hitting all her milestones.

Amy shares the story of her newborn son's experience with life-threatening bacterial meningitis.

Gema shares her journey, from viral meningitis at age four to surviving pneumococcal meningitis as an adult.

Broadcaster and journalist Claire shares her experience with bacterial meningitis as a teenager.

Irish TV presenter and social media creator James almost died of bacterial meningitis at the age of ten.

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

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