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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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Bridget McCann's story

Bridget from the Northern Ireland travelling community describes the loss of Michael when he was just two years old.

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Jeni Tucker's story

Jeni shares the story of her daughter Kate’s death at 31 years old from meningococcal septicaemia and bacterial meningitis.

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Cross Family's story

Jodie and Tony Cross tell the story of how both their daughters suffered from different strains of meningitis.

A photographic portrait of Jennifer Gray

Jennifer Gray's story

Jennifer was a university student when she tragically died from meningitis. Her parents Edwina and Jamie share her story.