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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 Ruth Goodfellow in a hospital

Ruth Goodfellow's story

Mary shares the story of her daughter Ruth’s death from meningitis, and finding solace in Ruth's son Andrew.

A detail of the Meningitis Flag, showing a yellow half-circle and a purple triangle against a light blue background.

Elizabeth Marie Knight's story

Mike talks about his daughter Elizabeth’s death from bacterial meningitis after lake swimming, and the importance of raising awareness.

A close up photograph of Bridgetta and Rosemary Kelly

John Kelly's story

Rosemary shares the story of her son John’s death from meningitis when he was only 8 months old.

A photograph of Vanessa Jennings in a swimming pool

Vanessa Jennings' story

Vanessa’s mother Barbara shares the tragic story of her daughter’s misdiagnosis and subsequent death from meningitis.

A close up photograph of Jack McCord

Jack McCord's story

Lauren shares how her dad Jack died from meningitis after being rushed to hospital for emergency treatment.

A photograph of baby Jamie Hobbs.

Jamie Hobbs' story

Jamie’s father Doug shares the story of his son’s death from meningitis in 1976.

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Tiffaney Moore's story

Sheila shares the story of her daughter Tiffaney’s tragic death from meningitis after a misdiagnosis.

A photograph of Jacob Niblett holding a toy car

Jacob Niblett's story

Jacob’s father, Andy, felt compelled to tell the story of his son’s death from meningitis after finding comfort in others' stories.