Ellé Schofield’s story
Viral meningitis changed Ellé's life at 24. But recovery, hope and resilience have shaped her journey since.
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.
Viral meningitis changed Ellé's life at 24. But recovery, hope and resilience have shaped her journey since.
Emma shares her story of every parents worst nightmare: her newborn son's diagnosis with viral meningitis.
Gema shares her journey, from viral meningitis at age four to surviving pneumococcal meningitis as an adult.
Herbert reflects on living with recurrent meningitis and sharing his story to inspire and give hope to others.
After developing viral meningitis while volunteering in Uganda as a teenager, Esmé reflects on recovery, university and lasting mental impacts.
Chloe describes her experience of viral meningitis, from the initial symptoms to her ongoing recovery.
Robyn shares the story of her illness with viral meningitis and the effect it has had on her life.
Hayley shares her story of viral meningitis and the after-effects she is still experiencing.
Trevor tells the story of his illness and recovery from viral meningitis.