Despite the devastating disease costing him several fingers and toes, the brave boy miraculously survived after contracting the deadly meningitis.

Eleven-month-old Taylor Marsall contracted meningococcal meningitis type W three months ago. His mother, 22-year-old Terri Lewsley, was devastated to say goodbye to her son when doctors told him he only had a few hours to live.

But after 17 days in a coma, Taylor fought the disease on his own and miraculously triumphed. He underwent amputation of eight fingers and one foot to give him a chance of survival. Taylor’s kidneys were also failing, and he required dialysis.

Taylor showed signs of illness on April 20th, but the symptoms were mild and seemed like a common ailment. However, the next morning, Terri noticed Taylor had an unbearably high fever.

She recounted, “His whole body was burning hot, yet he was trembling as if he were very cold. I quickly called an ambulance to take him to the hospital. However, when we arrived, he seemed better and quite cheerful, so we were allowed to go home. But as soon as we got home, his condition worsened; he wouldn’t eat or drink, and when his face turned pale, I immediately called emergency services.”

The rash quickly spread across the boy’s body, and doctors warned that Taylor’s condition was critical and advised Terri and her husband to come and say goodbye to their son.

“His whole body seemed to lose its vitality, his face and limbs gradually turned black. We could do nothing but pray.”

But after 17 days in a coma, Taylor showed miraculous signs of recovery. However, the illness completely changed his life due to its lasting effects. Taylor lost several fingers and even his feet.

Taylor’s mother said, “I was so happy that he survived, even though he lost parts of his body. For me, the most important thing right now is that he can live and recover.”

Throughout his hospital stay, the adorable boy surprised the doctors and nurses by smiling constantly despite the immense pain he was experiencing.

Terri said, “He was always smiling whenever the doctors came to check on him. He amazed the doctors with his brave fighting spirit, despite all the pain. He’s truly an amazing child, and I’m so proud of him.”

Currently, Terri, along with her family and friends, are trying to raise funds for Taylor so he can continue his treatments. Terri will remain in the hospital until November for skin grafting procedures on the damaged areas of his body.

Meningococcal meningitis is an extremely dangerous disease.

Meningococcal meningitis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria meningitides, including types A, B, C, Y, and W135. Recently, types Y and W135 have been more common.

The disease is most common in young children but can also occur in older children and young adults living in crowded conditions. In 2000, an estimated 300,000 cases and 25,000-30,000 deaths were attributed to meningococcal meningitis.