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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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Sarah Lockey's story

Sarah talks about her daughter Tilly's meningococcal septicaemia its after-effects, including amputations.

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Ben Etheridge's story

Ben, now a teenager, contracted Group B meningococcal disease aged three. He and his mum Christine share his story.

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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.