In April 2009, everything changed for Jane when she became seriously unwell with a spinal abscess and meningitis. Her husband, Richard, was told she was unlikely to survive overnight. But against all the odds, she did.
October is Spina Bifida Awareness Month, which aims to highlight the realities of living with this lifelong condition. For people living with Spina Bifida, even simple tasks can be exhausting, frustrating, and isolating.