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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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Tendai David Muranganwa's story

CoMO member Tendai shares his journey through fungal meningitis, and how he has adapted to life with permanent blindness.

CoMO member

Paul and Ellie Challis

Paul Challis' story

Paul shares how meningitis changed his daughter Ellie’s life at 16 months, and how she overcame the challenges to become a Paralympic champion.

Ellie Challis with her paralympic medals holding the meningitis flag

Ellie Challis' story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Ellie shares her journey surviving meningitis and becoming a Paralympic swimmer.

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Mhairi Easton's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Mhairi shares her experience of contracting meningitis at 23 years old.

Davide Morana holding the Meningitis Flag

Davide Morana's story

After surviving bacterial meningitis and losing his limbs, Davide rebuilt his life as a para-athlete, motivational speaker and co-creator of the Meningitis Flag.

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Frank Rogers' story

Frank was only days old when he was diagnosed with meningitis caused by group B strep. His mum, Kate, shares their family's story.

Meningitis Research Foundation ambassador, Martin Yaxley

Martin Yaxley's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Martin talks about the after-effects of meningitis and the importance of giving back.

Earl Falconer's story

UB40 bassist Earl reflects on surviving bacterial meningitis and his road to recovery with the support of his family and bandmates.

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Sylvia Djawahir's story

Sylvia shares her experience of TB meningitis, from early symptoms and hospitalisation to long-term recovery and life after discharge.

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Kaya Luna Aisake’s story

Kaya was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with meningitis. Her mother, Candice Patrick, shares their family’s experience.

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Ludovic Peze's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ludovic shares his experience with meningitis.

CoMO member

Juttima Chinnasri's story

Model and social media influencer Juttima shares the story of losing both of her legs after contracting meningococcal septicaemia in 2018.