Meningitis in your words

Ellie Mae's mother talks about her daughter's diagnosis and recovery after meningococcal septicaemia.

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Ella contracted meningitis at thirteen months old. She shares her experience to help raise awareness.

Tara tells the story of her five-month-old daughter Daisy’s diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis and her recovery.

Deidre shares her story of her illness and recovery from meningococcal septicaemia.

Jodie and Tony Cross tell the story of how both their daughters suffered from different strains of meningitis.

Christine talks about her critical illness with meningitis, and recovery and life with prosthetics.

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.

Amy talks about her illness and rehabilitation following meningococcal septicaemia.

Sofia’s father Nick talks about her illness, recovery and keen interest in para-athletics.

Clare describes her partner Maz’s illness and subsequent death from meningococcal meningitis.

Ruairí's mother, Mags, shares the story of losing him to pneumococcal meningitis.