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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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2,030 voices for 2030

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Nick Bryan's story

Nick shares his story of becoming ill with meningitis on Christmas Day, and his difficult recovery.

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Jo Lofting's story

Jo talks about the severe effects that meningococcal meningitis has had on her son, Jack.

Matthew Willis' story

Matthew talks about the effects of brain damage caused by pneumococcal meningitis on his son, Sam.

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Ben Etheridge's story

Ben, now a teenager, contracted Group B meningococcal disease aged three. He and his mum Christine share his story.