In 2002 I was rushed into Rotherham Hospital with Meningococcal Septicaemia. The disease got into my blood which caused a 'dot - to - dot' effect. This was spreading up my legs so rapidly that amputation was discussed. I was incredibly lucky to survive this, and just about make a full recovery. As this is my 10 year anniversary, i thought i would put my body through one of the biggest challenges I could think of - a Triathlon.

The Rother Valley Triathlon will take place on the 16th September 2012. 

I want to help raise awareness so that others who contract the disease, have a greater chance of making a full recovery

 

The disease can affect anyone of any age, but mainly affects babies, pre-school children and young people. Meningococcal meningitis and septicaemia are life-threatening diseases, but most people affected do recover. Septicaemia on its own is more likely to be fatal than meningitis.

Most survivors make a full recovery without long-term after effects, but some are left with disabilities or with problems that can alter their lives. A quarter of survivors find that the effects of the disease reduce their quality of life.

Meningococcal infection is an important cause of illness globally. There are an estimated 1.2 million cases and 135,000 deaths worldwide each year

 

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