Former West Coast Eagles player Adam Selwood contracted viral meningitis when he was three years old.

Adam became very sick in a matter of hours.

He was rushed to hospital and given a lot of medicine to aid his recovery.  

It is important to know the signs and symptoms of a disease that can kill or severely disable within 24 hours.  

World Meningitis Day is on Thursday, April 24.

Join hands with survivors and supporters to help raise awareness of meningitis from 10am at the Murray Street Mall.

For more information, visit www.meningitis.com.au.