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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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Rebecca Little's story

Pat and Roger talk about the tragic loss of their daughter Becky to meningitis, and the memorial awards set up in her name.

Sam Clarke's story

Sam’s mother Rachel talks about his sudden death from meningitis aged 4, and how it has affected the family.

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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.

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John Spalding's story

Dianne tells the story of her husband John’s sudden death from meningitis, and how their children have dealt with the loss.

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Jo Lofting's story

Jo talks about the severe effects that meningococcal meningitis has had on her son, Jack.

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Edward Bright's story

Clare tells her story about her twin sons, William and Edward, who had both meningitis, six years apart.

A photograph of Diana Man holding a sign that reads' Men B vaccine recommended 21 March 2014'

Diana Man's story

Diana talks about her long recovery and how her life has changed since she had meningococcal meningitis.

Ella Bailey smiling in her graduation cap and gown wearing a blue dress

Ella Bailey's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Ella contracted meningitis at thirteen months old. She shares her experience to help raise awareness.

Marciano Nolan's story

Clare describes her partner Maz’s illness and subsequent death from meningococcal meningitis.

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Brian Cavanagh's story

Brian talks about losing his daughter, Elizabeth, to meningitis, and the benefits of new research.