Meningitis in your words

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

Irish TV presenter and social media creator James almost died of bacterial meningitis at the age of ten.

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

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

Amanda pays tribute to her daughter Aimee, who she lost to meningococcal septicaemia and whose memory she honours by fundraising.

Ollie, Eddie Rosen's hockey teammate, shares his memories of Eddie and the story behind Big Eddie's Joke Book.

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

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

Claire reflects on her professional experience working to defeat meningitis, using data to drive change and raising awareness through personal action.

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

Brett shares his experience of losing his son, Lucas, to meningitis and the legacy he has left behind.

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