Thomas James Cantan’s story
Gemma Canton shares the story of her son Thomas’ illness with meningitis at just a few days old.
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.
Gemma Canton shares the story of her son Thomas’ illness with meningitis at just a few days old.
Alex Layton was only 18 when she died from meningitis. Her mother Valerie shares her story.
Iris Hutchinson shares the story of her husband John’s death from pneumococcal meningitis aged 66 years old.
Max was nine when he became ill with meningococcal septicaemia over Christmas in 1998. His mum Vanessa shares the story.
Zoey shares the story of how she lost her partner Dan to meningitis on Christmas Eve in 2014.
Mark was diagnosed with viral meningitis as a child. Here he talks about the mental and physical after-effects he's experienced since then.
Charlotte shares her story of having bacterial meningitis when she was three months pregnant with her son.
Yosselin was hospitalised with meningitis aged 11. Following treatment, she has since made a full recovery.
James talks about having viral meningitis as a college student, and its continuing effect on his short-memory.
Ben contracted meningitis A, B and W at 15 years old. Here he shares the story of his illness, recovery and fundraising activities.