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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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2,030 voices for 2030

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A close up photograph of toddler Monique Hopgood-Wilis

Monique Hopgood-Willis’ story

Monique contracted meningitis at two and a half years old. Here she shares her story and describes the after-effects of the disease.

A photograph of Scotty looking at the camera

Scotty Barbieri's story

Debbie shares the story of how her teenage son Scotty died from meningitis after the rapid onset of flu-like symptoms.