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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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A photograph of Freya wearing a yellow workman's helmet

Freya Barstow's story

Freya’s mother shares the tragic story of losing her to pneumococcal meningitis at 19 months old.

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Edward Bright's story

Clare tells her story about her twin sons, William and Edward, who had both meningitis, six years apart.

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Evie Lawlor's story

Evie’s mother Nicola shares the story of Evie’s group A streptococcal septicaemia and recovery.

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Diana Man's story

Diana talks about her long recovery and how her life has changed since she had meningococcal meningitis.

Ella Bailey smiling in her graduation cap and gown wearing a blue dress

Ella Bailey's story

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

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Daisy Marshall's story

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

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Cross Family's story

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

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Cayden Grove's story

Caroline talks about the death of her son Cayden from meningitis and septicaemia at only 22 days old.