Alan Smith's story
Alan shares his story of contracting meningitis while on holiday in Tenerife, and needing several operations as a result.
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.
Alan shares his story of contracting meningitis while on holiday in Tenerife, and needing several operations as a result.
Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.
Charlotte shares her story of having bacterial meningitis when she was three months pregnant with her son.
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.
Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.
Jackie shares her story of having meningitis when she was seven months pregnant with her son.
Adele from Malawi talks about how her 14-year-old son Sautso contracted meningitis and malaria in 2014.
Asiyatu tells the story of her newborn daughter Sherifa’s admission to hospital with meningitis.
Tim shares his experience of contracting meningococcal meningitis and talks about what he has learned.
Jerome talks about losing a leg to meningitis and how he never let it hold him back.
Zak shares his experience of meningitis, and his achievements and realisations since leaving hospital.
Nicola describes the lasting effect that meningococcal meningitis has had on her life.