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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.

Amanda Warnett's full story
  • UK
  • Meningococcal, Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Baby 0-1
Amanda Warnett's story Aimee was born on 20th November, 1987, a baby sister to Kirsty, then aged 21 months...
Lewis Bell's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis, Group W meningococcal (Men W)
  • Child 6-12
Lewis Bell's story I was called to pick up Lewis, my ten-year-old son, from school because he had a headache. He said h...

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Melanie Heidenreich's full story
  • Europe
  • Pneumococcal
  • Toddler 1-3
Melanie Heidenreich's story Mein Name ist Melanie Heidenreich aus Gießen – Mittelhessen in Deutschland. Ich bin Mutter von...
Jay Aston and Josie Colquhoun's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Teenager
Jay Aston and Josie Colquhoun's story Bucks Fizz singer, Jay Aston, immediately recognised t...
Andrea Lanfri's full story
  • Italy
  • Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
Andrea Lanfri's story Italian athlete, rock climber and adventurer, Andrea Lanfri, lost both of his legs and seven fingers...
Stacey Naiomi Oakley's full story
  • UK
  • Meningococcal, Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
Stacey Naiomi Oakley's story Early morning on the 29th July 1991 our life was turned upside down when we lost our 6 month old dau...
Nathan  Borg's full story
  • Australia
  • Viral
  • Baby 0-1
Nathan Borg's story Neighbours actor, Nathan Borg, lost his hearing after contracting meningitis at just three months ol...
Mahwish Mustafa's full story
  • UK
  • Bacterial meningitis
  • Child 6-12
Mahwish Mustafa's story Mum of three and social media influencer, Mahwish Mustafa, supported her y...
Juttima Chinnasri's full story
  • Australia
  • Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Adult 25-59
Juttima Chinnasri's story Sydney based model and social media influencer, Juttima Chinnasri, lost both of ...
Simone Shoffman's full story
  • UK
  • Viral
  • Toddler 1-3
Simone Shoffman's story Social media influencer Simone, also known Si Si, Shoffm...
Aaron Phipps MBE's full story
  • Other bacterial meningitis and septicaemia (sepsis) type
  • Teenager
Aaron Phipps MBE's story Gold medal-winning Paralympian, Aaron Phipps MBE, had to have both legs ampu...
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