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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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Cieran Burke's story

Sue describes her son Cieran's meningococcal meningitis and the after-effects they are managing.

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Zak Henderson's story

Zak’s mother Vikki tells the story of his pneumococcal meningitis and subsequent difficulties with cerebral palsy and epilepsy.

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Lee Thorburn's story

Lee’s aunt Jackie tells the story of his listeria meningitis diagnosis and the after-effects he has experienced.

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Skye Draper's story

Skye's mum Gabi tells the story of her pneumococcal meningitis, and brave rehabilitation and recovery.