News & Stories
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Abbie and Leo's story
Abbie’s five-week-old son Leo, from Weymouth in Dorset, was a sickly baby, which was why the family did not immediately recognise how poorly he was. But thanks to the care and attention he received from medical staff he’s gone on to make an excellent recovery. Abbie tells their story here
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Skye's story
Mum Gabi, from Shoreham in West Sussex, talks about how she nearly lost her daughter Skye to pneumococcal meningitis
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Alison and Harry's story
Alison’s baby son Harry, from Addlestone in Surrey, went to bed full of smiles and everything seemed normal. But the next morning things were very different – Harry was floppy, pale and his breathing was very slow. It was clear he needed to go to hospital. Alison recounts their story here
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Preet's story
Preet's mum, Nish knew something ‘didn't feel right’ when her little boy became unwell, and quickly sought medical help
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Karen's story
Karen, 35, from Hemlington, Middlesbrough, has fought back from a frightening and agonising meningitis experience and turned her life around
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Ollie A's story
Kerrie’s baby son Ollie had cold-like symptoms, was greyish in colour and feverish, but four visits to the doctors failed to establish the cause. When he became worse Kerrie, from Holywood in County Down, rushed him to hospital, where his meningitis was diagnosed and thankfully he went on to make a good recovery. She tells their story here
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Lillia's story
Balloons were released to bid a final farewell to 4-year-old Lillia, who had been battling a catalogue of health problems since she fell ill with meningitis as a baby
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Henry's story
Three-year-old Leeds youngster Henry seemed fine when he came home from preschool, but soon after going to bed that evening he complained of a tummy ache
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Scott's story
Seen here are Leighton Griffiths and his sons, Scott (left) and Euan. Scott had meningitis five times over a three-year period. Leighton has just completed the Northallerton 10K, raising a fantastic £200 towards our work
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Fleur-Rose's story
On Sunday Fleur Rose was healthy and happy. By Monday night she was gone. Mum Liz, from Bridgnorth in Shropshire, tells their tragic story here
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Abigail's story
Psychology student, Abigail didn’t realise her sore throat and temperature were the start of her ordeal with meningitis
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Aubrey's story
Hannah, from Chester le Street in County Durham, put her baby daughter Aubrey’s illness down to a tummy bug initially. But when her temperature shot up they rushed her straight to their GP who in turn sent her to hospital. Hannah tells their story here