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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.

Oráin Mc Daid's full story
  • Ireland
  • Bacterial meningitis, Group B meningococcal (MenB), Meningococcal
  • Toddler 1-3
Oráin Mc Daid's story Our beautiful son, Oráin, lost his life to meningitis the day before his second birthday...
Ester González Velasco's full story
  • Spain
  • Viral
  • Adult 25-59
Ester González Velasco's story Mi nombre es Ester, ahora tengo 47 años...
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Lindsey Kitson's full story
  • UK
  • Meningococcal
  • Teenager
Lindsey Kitson's story When I was 17, my 15-year-old brother had a sore throat...
Ollie Davies's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Teenager
Ollie Davies' story To mark the 25th anniversary of the tragic passing of much-loved hockey goalkeeper Eddie Rosen,...
Lucas Martin's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Young Adult 20-25
Lucas Martin's story Lucas Martin, from the Isle of Man, was known affectionately by his family as Looky. In September 20...
Caleb Anders's full story
  • USA
  • Bacterial meningitis, Pneumococcal
  • Toddler 1-3
Caleb Anders' story I am living by the motto "If I cannot save my child, I will save all the other children". ...
Karen Hermansen's full story
  • USA
  • Unknown meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Baby 0-1
Karen Hermansen's story In November 1967, my husband and I, along with our three-month-old son, named after his dad and call...
Barbra Kayalo's full story
  • Kenya
  • Unknown meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Baby 0-1
Barbra Kayalo's story Barbra’s story is told by Claytone Musungu.  Babra Kayalo, from Kajiado County, Kenya, w...
Aoibhe's full story
  • Ireland
  • Meningococcal
  • Young child 3-5
Aoibhe's story Some days are easier than others for Siobhan and Noel Carroll, but there is never an easy day...
Emily's full story
  • USA
  • Group B meningococcal (MenB)
  • Teenager
Emily's story My life changed forever on January 31, 2013 at 8:15 am...
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