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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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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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Wyatt Howard’s story

Emma shares her story of every parents worst nightmare: her newborn son's diagnosis with viral meningitis.

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Gema Casino’s story

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

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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.

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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Robyn Jackson's story

Robyn shares the story of her illness with viral meningitis and the effect it has had on her life.

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Hayley Hawke's story

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