Alice Jenkins' story
Alice reflects on contracting bacterial meningitis in her first year of university, and the life-saving care that led to a full recovery.
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Simone Shoffman's story
Social media influencer Simone, also known as Si Si, was 38 weeks pregnant when their two year old son, CJ, contracted meningitis.
Caoimhe Dunne's story
Geraldine shares the story of her daughter Caoimhe's illness with streptococcal meningitis at eight days old and her recovery.
Kassius Jos Whitemore-Smith's story
Rachel shares the story of her son Kassius’ illness and recovery from meningitis.
Bright Thubula’s story
Christina, from Ndirande in Malawi, describes when her five-year-old son Bright had meningitis in 2015.
Yosselin Medrano's story
Yosselin was hospitalised with meningitis aged 11. Following treatment, she has since made a full recovery.
Ben Proctor's story
Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.
Ava Lund's story
Ava talks about how she survived meningitis when she was only one week old, and the importance of staying strong.
Melanie Kee's story
Hazel shares the story of her daughter Melanie’s meningococcal septicaemia aged five and a half, and her gradual recovery.
Arthur Blake's story
Jenny shares the story of her son Arthur’s premature arrival and subsequent battle with meningitis.
Jamie Thorburn's story
Kelly Ann shares the story of her son Jamie's meningitis aged 10 months, and highlights the importance of being persistent.