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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Kirby

‘I’m just an ordinary bloke’: Man recalls son as he continues meningitis fight

A father who has devoted his life to fighting meningitis has described himself as “just an ordinary bloke” as he marks the 40th anniversary of his son’s death.

Steve Dayman and his wife Gloria saw son Spencer die of meningitis in 1982 when he was 14 months old, prompting them to set up a support group for other parents.

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