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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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Ana Castillo's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ana shares her experience with meningitis.

CoMO member

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Haisleigh Kitty Finlay’s story

Kayleigh shares how meningococcal sepsis nearly took her daughter’s life, the life-saving care that followed and the long-term impact of the disease.

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Hannah Ewing's story

Hannah shares the story of contracting pneumococcal meningitis twice within a year and how Meningitis Research Foundation supported her.

Olivia Griffiths' story

Olivia shares her experience of surviving meningitis twice, and how she's supporting Meningitis Research Foundation.

Rodolpho Riskalla's story

Horse rider and Paralympian Rodolpho shares his experience with bacterial meningitis and living with multiple amputations.

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Esmé Hollens’ story

After developing viral meningitis while volunteering in Uganda as a teenager, Esmé reflects on recovery, university and lasting mental impacts.

Heidi Ellingham

Heidi Ellingham's story

Heidi reflects on her terrifying experience of being diagnosed with meningitis during the pandemic.

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Annerine Steyn's story

Annerine was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis despite showing no initial symptoms. She shares her story to help others.

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Emma Joubin's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Emma shares her experience with meningitis.

CoMO member

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Isabelle Weall's story

Quadruple amputee Isabelle shares her experience with meningitis and living with the after-effects.

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Théo Curin’s story

Théo, para-swimmer and Meningitis Flag co-creator, shares his journey after surviving meningitis and quadruple amputation.