News & Stories
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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
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Kirstin's story
You may have recently read Alice’s story here; a university student who contracted meningitis in the aftermath of the covid pandemic
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Jon E’s Story
Jon was 57 when he was taken ill with a worrying array of illnesses, including bacterial meningitis. It has been four years since Jon started his long journey of recovery. He tells us his story here
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Amanda D's story
36-year-old Amanda’s festive season was derailed by a diagnosis of viral meningitis. After suffering with a terrible headache, sickness and light aversion Amanda knew something was wrong. She tells us about her experience
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Leo W’s Story
When baby Leo became seriously unwell after he was born it was his Mum Rachel’s first aid knowledge that got him the help he needed