REAL STORIES

These stories are sent in from parents and survivors. Some of these stories contain images that may shock you. If you want to include a story about yourself or someone you know on this page click here.

CASSIE & KIMBERLEY OUR AMBASSADOR'S STORIES
	Cassie Ambassador to the foundation and Vice President of the Stump Club, we will follow Cassie's progress over the coming years through this website.
	Kimberley Ambassador to the foundation and President of the Stump Club. We will follow Kimberley's progress over the coming years through this website.
	Cynthia Mitchell Still to this day, no one knows how or where I contracted this devastating disease. From this I was one of the lucky ones to have survived and only lost my legs below my knees, I also under went several skin graph operations during the 9 months that I spent in hospital.

REAL STORIES FROM REAL PEOPLE
	Daniel Ahearn - Australia The pre-school at which I work purchased the "Fighting Meningococcal Disease" to add to our Parent Library. I brought it home to watch and must commend you and those involved in producing such an excellent and informative educational tool. Neola Ahearn Mum
	Alexander Bell - Australia Aged 10 If it was not for the quick acting medical staff and the wonderful professional staff at Geelong Hospital, including our paediatrician, this disease might have taken our gorgeous son Alex. Sharlene & Steve Mum & Dad
	Julie Bower - Australia I am a 43 year old mother of 2 and I had meningococcal C septicaemia last October 2002. Julie Bower
	Cassandra (Cassy) Brown - Australia I thank God for the Stephen Sanig Foundation starting up. My daughter survived Meningococcal C, Dec 5th 1998 at 15 mnths old. Cassy is only alive because of a friends Mum (who is a nurse), told me of the Disease and what to do. Cassy was lucky to survive with the problems she has. But when it happened, there was no-one to talk to about it. Donna Brown Mother
	Melissa Caracoglia - Australia I'd be honoured to tell my story for your website. I would really love to be able to help others who have been through this already and to inform others of how serious this disease is. A lot of people I have spoken to and told my story to didnt understand how bad it really is and I would like to help change that somehow. I feel I survived for a reason, maybe teaching others is it??..Thanks... Here Melissa Caracoglia
	Christopher Goode - Australia This is my miracle son, who survived a serious case of Meningococcus type c 22 years ago. Two doctors failed to diagnose his condition because most doctors, in the early 80s had no idea of the symptoms to look for. A third doctor, and a young intern at that, quickly made the correct diagnosis and saved Chritophers life. Lyn Goode Mother
	Nicole Haj - Australia It almost feels like it never happened. However I have the scars to remind me of exactly what I went through. It has also taken me a long time to feel comfortable in speaking about my experience. Nicole Haj
	Michael Heynatz - Australia The day started out like any other day, take my eldest daughter Hannah off to school, come home and haev a play with MIchael. Around 9.30am he went down for a sleep and slept until nearly 11.30, which is unusual for him at that time of day. Caremu Mum
	Basil Potts - Australia I survived without any serious disabilities, but with enough after-effects to be constantly aware of what happened nearly twenty months ago. Basil Potts
	Sarah Trudgett - Australia Hey!! I was 17 years old and doing my HSC year at School when i contracted the disease. I was lucky enough to survive without having any limbs removed or noticeable scars. In telling my story i hope to raise awareness to help save lives! Sarah
	Samuel Tsorotiotis - Australia We are positive Sam is a miracle child and has been put on this Earth for a reason. Julie Tsorotiotis Mum
	Erin Walker - Australia She was the happiest and most selfless person I have ever known. I know the world is a better place for her having been here but I should have witnessed her fulfill her dreams. Jennifer Walker Mum

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