News Archives - Meningitis Awareness

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August 25, 2025

From College Dreams to Survivor: Jamie Schanbaum’s Story and the Film That Shares It

In November 2008, Austin native Jamie Schanbaum was in her first year at the University…

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July 8, 2025

Post From Community: Local dad champions meningitis prevention after losing 20-year old daughter to deadly disease

Now more than ever, it’s of critical importance to be a source of truth and…

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Raising Awareness with “Pretty Hurts”: A Powerful Partnership with GSK and Lifetime

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June 26, 2025

“Pretty Hurts” Premiere Honors Families Affected by Meningitis

At the premiere event for the Lifetime Original Movie, “Pretty Hurts,” brought to you by…

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June 23, 2025

How Student Advocacy is Changing Lives: A Message from the Becky Werner Foundation

We’re excited to share a powerful and inspiring video that highlights the incredible work being…

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June 20, 2025

The Pretty Hurts Trailer Is Here — Watch Now on Lifetime

We’re thrilled to announce that the official trailer for Lifetime’s original movie, Pretty Hurts, is…

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June 20, 2025

Raising Awareness with “Pretty Hurts”: A Powerful Partnership with GSK and Lifetime

We are proud to be part of an impactful collaboration with GSK and Lifetime on…

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May 2, 2025

New Global Report Reveals Gaps in Meningitis Vaccine Access

Empowering advocates with the data needed to drive change To mark World Immunization Week 2025…

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April 23, 2025

A Story That Became a Guideline: Worth the Pain and the New WHO Blueprint to Defeat Meningitis

When the World Health Organization released its 2025 Guidelines on Meningitis Diagnosis, Treatment and Care…

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April 11, 2025

Why Your Voice Matters: A Crucial Moment for Vaccine Policy

As someone who’s lived through the unimaginable—surviving meningitis—I know how much it means to feel…

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October 8, 2024

Meningitis Awareness Day: Lighting Up Landmarks for a Cause

On October 5th, 2024, landmarks across North America lit up in blue and purple to…

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