Five-year old meningitis survivor competes half-marathon
- 19.03.2019
- JessicaMG
- Clinical-negligence, Clinical-negligence
A heart-warming video of a young girl who lost all her limbs after contracting meningitis crossing the finish line of a half marathon has been making the rounds on social media.
Five year old Harmonie-Rose Allen unfortunately contracted meningococcal septicaemia as an infant. She was given just a 10% chance of survival and subsequently lost all of her limbs.
Last week however, Harmonie-Rose showed remarkable strength and determination as she completed Bath’s half marathon.
The five-year old was pushed by a team of volunteers for the majority of the 13.1 mile route, but was determined to walk the final few meters of the race.
In the video, family, friends and teachers cheer Harmonie-Rose on as she crosses the finish line. Watch here.
Helen Budge, a Senior Solicitor within Potter Rees Dolan's Clinical Negligence team, comments:
It’s both humbling and inspiring to see such determination in a little girl who has already been through so much. Harmonie-Rosie’s family and friends must be incredibly proud of her.
Read a clinical negligence case study from PotterReesDolan of a woman who was falsely diagnosed with meningitis.
Helen Budge is a senior clinical negligence solicitor with Potter Rees Dolan. Should you have any queries about clinical negligence and meningitis claims, or any issues raised in this article, and wish to speak with Helen or any other member of the team, please contact us on 0161 237 5888. Alternatively, contact Helen directly.