News & Stories
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Chris P's story
Popular teenager Chris died within 24 hours of showing any sign of being ill. His sudden death sent shockwaves through the close-knit community of Wotton-under-Edge in Gloucestershire
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Liam N's story
Bereaved Hull mum Claire Newman has been campaigning tirelessly since Liam was struck down by meningitis aged six
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Jessica M's story
Kelly Crisp and Warren Morgan, from Hertfordhire, have been dedicated to fundraising after the devastating brain bug killed their two-year-old daughter Jessica in 2005
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Lily's story
It was just an ordinary November day with a four-week-old baby for Lily and her mother Billie, but all that was to change dramatically and very quickly when Lily was rushed to hospital with an unusual cry and a burning temperature.
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Jonathan's story
Jonathan Davies, 50, was leading an active life, training for his first open water sea triathlon, when viral meningitis struck. He thought "I'll give it a couple of days and I’ll be back to normal." Not quite...
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Liam K's story
Liam was a fit and healthy footballer, who fell ill with swine flu shortly after his 13th birthday. It is thought the virus weakened his immune system and meant he was unable to battle the meningitis bug
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Helen K's story
Helen fell desperately ill with the brain bug and it initially left her unable to walk and facing a long recovery period. But the youngster has battled her way back to full health
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Elliot's story
Elliott fell ill at just seven weeks old, when a rash covered his body in just four minutes. The drama unfolded on the day of his mum Louisa's work Christmas party. She believes that had she not checked on him after the party then he might have been dead by the morning
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Sean's story
Some people are lucky enough to survive meningitis, but even then the effects can be long-lasting, for both the patient and their family and friends. Philipa Coughlan knows all too well the horror of this disease
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Kelly's story
Kelly’s illness started with a headache which became more and more severe.
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Jaimie's story
Jaimie was studying Sports and Recreation when she fell ill at university. Had her flatmate not been so vigilant then she may not have been treated in time and made such a good recovery
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Steve D's story
When Steve Drew started suffering from an intense headache his doctor thought he was concussed after picking up a knock playing rugby. But Steve had contracted pneumococcal meningitis