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Emily Stringer's story
Emily was 24 when she was struck down with meningitis in 2014. It’s taken a while but now she’s determined to prove her health and fitness by taking on this year’s London Marathon. Emily, from Nottingham, shares her experience here
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Ashley R's story
Ashley was on holiday when he became ill. Fortunately his friends kept an eye on him and he was able to get the treatment he needed. The 24-year-old, from Braintree in Essex, has been left with damaged hearing and memory loss. He tells his story here
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Jo's story
Jo Haslam from Bury, Lancashire, contracted Meningococcal meningitis in January
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Steven's story
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Georgia L's story
Diane's daughter Georgia contracted meningitis at two years old
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Bobby A's story
Keely’s young son Bobby, from Rochdale in Lancashire, was lethargic, running a temperature and had a rash on his back
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Joanna Y's story
Wendy’s daughter Joanna sadly lost her life to meningitis at the age of 16
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Sheridan L's story
Fifty-nine-year-old fitness instructor Sheridan, from Kempston in Bedfordshire, became ill in December 2016 following a chest infection
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Lily T's story
Little Lily was just 10 months old when she became ill. What was originally diagnosed as a sickness bug was in fact meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia, which proved too much for the brave youngster. Mum Rebekah, from Doncaster in South Yorkshire, tells their sad story here
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Will C's story
When Will was Fifteen-years-old in 1970, he had sickness, headache, dizziness and aversion to light
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Arran J's story
Lisa was away on a training course when her baby son Arran became ill but her partner Graeme’s parental instincts kicked in
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Tyler G's story
Young Tyler had a difficult start in life and was diagnosed with meningitis at just a couple of days old. This has left him with severe autism and needing 24-hour care. Mum Kim, from Haverfordwest in Pembrokeshire, tells their story here