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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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Rodolpho Riskalla's story

Horse rider and Paralympian Rodolpho shares his experience with bacterial meningitis and living with multiple amputations.

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Isabelle Weall's story

Quadruple amputee Isabelle shares her experience with meningitis and living with the after-effects.

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Mike Davies' story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador and hand transplant recipient Mike shares his story to raise awareness and celebrate the NHS.

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Ella Bailey's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Ella contracted meningitis at thirteen months old. She shares her experience to help raise awareness.

Juttima Chinnasri's story

Model and social media influencer Juttima shares the story of losing both of her legs after contracting meningococcal septicaemia in 2018.

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Cat Shehu's story

Cat shares her experience of losing a baby to group B strep at 24 weeks and the birth of her subsequent daughter.

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Ludovic Peze's story

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations (CoMO) member Ludovic shares his experience with meningitis.

CoMO member

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Kaya Luna Aisake’s story

Kaya was just a toddler when she was diagnosed with meningitis. Her mother, Candice Patrick, shares their family’s experience.

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Tendai David Muranganwa's story

CoMO member Tendai shares his journey through fungal meningitis, and how he has adapted to life with permanent blindness.

CoMO member

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Mhairi Easton's story

Meningitis Research Foundation Ambassador Mhairi shares her experience of contracting meningitis at 23 years old.

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Annerine Steyn's story

Annerine was diagnosed with bacterial meningitis despite showing no initial symptoms. She shares her story to help others.