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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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Meningitis Research Foundation ambassador, Martin Yaxley

Martin Yaxley's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Martin talks about the after-effects of meningitis and the importance of giving back.

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Sunny Glenn's story

Sunny’s mother Luisa describes the multiple illnesses he's experienced throughout his childhood.

A photograph of Reilly holding two stuffed fox toys

Reilly Parkes' story

Debbie shares the story of her son Reilly’s e.coli meningitis and the after-effects he's experienced.