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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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Nick Bryan's story

Nick shares his story of becoming ill with meningitis on Christmas Day, and his difficult recovery.

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Kirsty Woodhouse's story

Kirsty shares the challenges she has faced since her diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis as a toddler.

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Freya Barstow's story

Freya’s mother shares the tragic story of losing her to pneumococcal meningitis at 19 months old.

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Daisy Marshall's story

Tara tells the story of her five-month-old daughter Daisy’s diagnosis of pneumococcal meningitis and her recovery.

Matthew Willis' story

Matthew talks about the effects of brain damage caused by pneumococcal meningitis on his son, Sam.

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Skye Draper's story

Skye's mum Gabi tells the story of her pneumococcal meningitis, and brave rehabilitation and recovery.