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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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Alan Smith's story

Alan shares his story of contracting meningitis while on holiday in Tenerife, and needing several operations as a result.

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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.

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Eloise Carter's story

Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.

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Julie Coakley's story

Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.

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Jackie Ennis' story

Jackie shares her story of having meningitis when she was seven months pregnant with her son.

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Sautso Makiyi’s story

Adele from Malawi talks about how her 14-year-old son Sautso contracted meningitis and malaria in 2014.

A photograph of Sherifa and her mother in the hospital

Sherifa Adam's story

Asiyatu tells the story of her newborn daughter Sherifa’s admission to hospital with meningitis.

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Tim Beacon's story

Tim shares his experience of contracting meningococcal meningitis and talks about what he has learned.

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Zak Moore's story

Zak shares his experience of meningitis, and his achievements and realisations since leaving hospital.