John Crawford's story
John shares his journey of learning to manage the after-effects of viral meningitis.
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.
John shares his journey of learning to manage the after-effects of viral meningitis.
Sarah talks about her experience of being in intensive care with meningitis, and experiencing after-effects.
Kelly Ann shares the story of her son Jamie's meningitis aged 10 months, and highlights the importance of being persistent.
Margareta from Ndirande in Malawi talks about her nine-year-old daughter Annie's diagnosis with meningitis and hospital recovery.
Eloise’s mother Christine shares the story of her hospitalisation with meningitis, and the after-effects and the stigma they have faced since her recovery.
Chisomo from Chemusa in Malawi talks about her five-year-old daughter Yasinta's admission to hospital with meningitis.
Julie shares her experience of meningococcal meningitis and the impact it has had on her life.
Elube from Mbayani in Malawi shares how her six-week-old daughter Talandila became ill with suspected meningitis in 2014.
David shares his story of surviving TB meningitis as a child and the after-effects he's experienced since then.
Lee had pneumococcal meningitis at 13 months old. Now a grandfather, he talks about the after-effects he's experienced throughout his life.
Jackie shares her story of having meningitis when she was seven months pregnant with her son.
Adele from Malawi talks about how her 14-year-old son Sautso contracted meningitis and malaria in 2014.