Violet Hensch’s story
Violet contracted bacterial meningitis as a newborn. Thanks to quick action and treatment, she’s now thriving and hitting all her milestones.
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.
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.
Frank was only days old when he was diagnosed with meningitis caused by group B strep. His mum, Kate, shares their family's story.
Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.
Geraldine shares the story of her daughter Caoimhe's illness with streptococcal meningitis at eight days old and her recovery.
Amanda shares the story of her daughter Lucy’s meningitis as a 10-day-old baby, and her full recovery.
Nicky tells the story of her baby Megan’s group B streptococcal meningitis at just two days old, and her survival.
Caroline talks about the death of her son Cayden from meningitis and septicaemia at only 22 days old.
Amber Rose’s mother talks about the pain of losing their child at only five weeks old.