News & Stories
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Harry H’s Story
Mother’s Day took an unexpected turn for Jessica, from Fareham, and her new-born son when he developed a fever which turned out to be viral meningitis
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Matt B's story
The first time Matt Barrow, from Perranporth in Cornwall, contracted meningitis he thought his symptoms were caused by the painkillers he was taking following dental treatment
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Demi-Lee’s story
Melanie believed her one-year-old daughter, Demi-Lee, had caught flu when she began to develop a temperature and she seemed sleepy, however, during the night, Demi-Lee began to develop a rash
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Danielle's story
Julie Senior, of Redditch, saw her life change in a flash as meningitis cruelly took her six-year-old daughter’s life within just 24 hours
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Lizzie's story
Lizzie’s first year of life was disrupted by a meningitis diagnosis. She is now a thriving 33-year-old who will run the Hackney Half marathon for Meningitis Now in May. Lizzie and her mum Sara tell their story
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Tilly B’s Story
Tilly from Lewes, East Sussex, was ready to enjoy a summer festival when she developed a fever. Having been told she had heatstroke she was eventually diagnosed with viral meningitis. She tells us what happened next
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Amanda Jane S’s story
Jess and Becca lost their mum Amanda on 7 April 2018. This Mothers’ Day they’ve left a dedication to remember their mum. They tell their story here.
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Janice R’s Story
Janice can’t remember much of her quick decline into severe illness before an eventual meningitis diagnosis. She survived and tells us about her experience since contracting the disease in 2019
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Holly and Brooke's stories
Here Holly tells how both she and her daughter Brooke battled meningitis
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Diana Man’s story
Diana contracted meningococcal meningitis in her mid 20s, leading to lower leg amputations of both legs and all the fingers on her right hand. Having always been around horses, the now 40-year-old has set her sights on representing Great Britain in the sport of Para Dressage at the 2024 Paralympic Games (and possibly Los Angeles in 2028 too)
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Noa-Rose’s Story
A mum of a three-year-old who contracted group B meningococcal meningitis is sending out a message to other parents to be kind to themselves
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Trevor F’s Story
Trevor was only four when he sadly died having contracted meningitis. Twenty-three years on his family continue to celebrate Trevor’s life. His family share their story