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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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George Thompson's story

George shares his experience of having meningitis in sixth form, and the impact it has had on his memory.

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Daniella Nudd's story

Daniella shares her story of having meningococcal meningitis when she was a student at Nottingham University.

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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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Jack Stewart's story

Yvonne in Northern Ireland talks about the loss of her young son, Jack, to Hib meningitis in 1999.

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Gina Weston's story

Gina talks about losing two sons to meningitis - Ryan, a university student, and Joe, who was only weeks old.

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Kathleen Hawkins' story

Kathleen talks about losing her legs to meningitis when she was at university, and how she's adjusted to the changes.

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Skye Draper's story

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

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Jennifer Gray's story

Jennifer was a university student when she tragically died from meningitis. Her parents Edwina and Jamie share her story.