Laprice Shari
ASMP Advocate

I lost my sister to Pneumococcal meningitis in 1995; she was only 19 years old. Latisha contracted meningitis days before her first birthday, and she spent the majority of her life at Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

I only met my sister one time; I remember the day as if it was yesterday! I was 9 years old, I walked into her hospital room and her bed was sitting in front of the window, her limbs were contracted but her spirit was full of joy! I remember the bright smile on her face when my mother called her name. This memory will last with me forever.

I founded the Latisha Marie Foundation in 2022 in her memory. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to educate the community about meningitis, the importance of vaccinations and to support other families dealing with the disease.

Join us in the fight!