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Meningitis in your words

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.

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Andy Marso’s story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Andy shares his journey surviving meningitis and gaining a new life purpose.

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Leah Luckeroth’s story

Doctor Leah reflects on the importance of early diagnosis and vaccination, and how treating meningitis shaped her medical expertise.

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Isabell Wachera's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Isabell shares her experience with TB meningitis.

CoMO member

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Marie O’Regan’s story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Marie discusses her experience with meningitis and the importance of sharing her story.

Samantha Panico’s story

Samantha shares her experience of contracting bacterial meningitis whilst heavily pregnant with her daughter.

Jimmy Yuill's story

Actor Jimmy recounts the two weeks in 1998 when meningitis nearly took his life, and the subsequent impact on his memory and career.

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Quinn Reecer’s story

Elise shares her son’s terrifying battle with meningitis after a mild fever - and how early treatment led to a full recovery.

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Dionthe Hope’s story

Dionthe reflects on her experience of cryptococcal meningitis and how it changed her life forever.

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Ellé Schofield’s story

Viral meningitis changed Ellé's life at 24. But recovery, hope and resilience have shaped her journey since.

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Wyatt Howard’s story

Emma shares her story of every parents worst nightmare: her newborn son's diagnosis with viral meningitis.

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Violet Hensch’s story

Violet contracted bacterial meningitis as a newborn. Thanks to quick action and treatment, she’s now thriving and hitting all her milestones.