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As we head towards 2030, people are adding their stories every day. So, whether you want to motivate and inspire others or want to read people’s experiences of meningitis and sepsis, you’ll find a story that resonates and reminds you that you are never alone.

Maria Alvarado's full story
  • USA
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Young Adult 20-25
Maria Alvarado's story I was 19 years old and I had just started my first quarter of college...

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Maria Alvarado's full story
  • USA
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Young Adult 20-25
Maria Alvarado's story I was 19 years old and I had just started my first quarter of college...
Amy's full story
  • UK
  • Meningococcal
  • Young Adult 20-25
Amy's story On 13 January 2011 I was admitted to hospital with meningococcal septicaemia. ...
Ambassador
Paul Hodgson's full story
  • Meningococcal
  • Adult 25-59
Paul Hodgson's story Paul Hodgson from Darlington in County Durham in the UK contracted meningitis as a baby, more than f...
Charlotte McGarry's full story
  • UK
  • Viral
  • Adult 25-59
Charlotte McGarry's story I was recently taken to A&E with severe head pain and having dislike to bright light, and stiff ...
Frank Rogers's full story
  • UK
  • GBS (Group B streptococcal)
  • Toddler 1-3
Frank Rogers's story Our son Frank was born in March 2017...
Cristina Regojo's full story
  • Spain
  • Bacterial meningitis
Cristina Regojo's story cuando tenía 4 años me puse muy malita y me llevaron al hospital porque el hijo de mi cuidadora acab...
CoMO Member
Jamie's full story
  • USA
  • Meningococcal
  • Teenager
Jamie's story In November 2008, my 20-year-old daughter, Jamie, almost lost her life to meningococcal disease...
CoMO Member
Elena 's full story
  • Europe
  • Meningococcal
  • Young child 3-5
Elena 's story Paris, France Sunday 30 April 1967 I was four years old. A healthy and happ...
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