News & Stories
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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
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Eleri's story
Little Eleri, from South Wales, became distressed and miserable and screamed when she moved. Her worried parents called 111 who arranged for her to go straight to hospital. Eleri had contracted viral meningitis. Mum Sioned takes up their story
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Billy M's story
Charleine’s young son Billy contracted viral meningitis at just six days old in October 2014. He had a high temperature, was very floppy and cried a lot. It was a worrying time, but thankfully Billy has recovered well. Charleine, from London, tells their story
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Tom's story
A day out in the sunshine quickly turned dark for Tom when he fell foul of viral meningitis in July 2015. The 38-year-old financial consultant from Brighton recounts his experience here
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Sebastian's story
Bristol mum Michaela’s baby son Sebastian developed a range of symptoms in May 2015, including a high temperature, unusual cry and vacant stare. He wanted to be comforted but cried when he was touched. He had contracted MenB, the start of a roller coaster ride that is still affecting the family today. Michaela recounts their experience
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Taylor M's story
Smiley eight-month-old Taylor’s life changed dramatically when he fell ill with meningococcal group w meningitis and septicaemia in April