Living With Meningitis

 

 

 

 

THE INSPIRATION

 

The reason behind the documentary is extremely personal, as a child I was diagnosed with Meningitis and Septacemia. At the time my parents were unsure if I was going to survive, the doctors and nurses could not guarantee that I would live and my parents were told to visit the chapel to pray for my life. 

 

After around two weeks in hospital I made it through, and unlike so many who get Meningitis, I was left with no lasting evidence of having the disease. 

 

As I have grown and matured, I have learnt more about Meningitis and what it can do to your body, this alone gives me a reason not to take life for granted, I know just how lucky I am and with this documentary I hope to raise awareness and help others who have been effected by Meningitis.

 

I was one of the first children to have a new drug administered, my parents to this day believe that this is the drug that saved my life - with this documentary I hope to repay those who put so much time and effort into battling Meningitis.