Keegan 's Meningitis Story

On Feb. 1 2020, Keegan’s mother, Allyson Miller, had a short conversation with her son that didn’t seem unusual at the time. He asked to stay home from his younger brother’s game, and Allyson thought nothing of it. Later, when the family returned home, Keegan said he’d been sick to his stomach, throwing up a few times. His parents offered him Gatorade and crackers, figuring it was a simple stomach bug.

But during the night, things became much more concerning. At 2 a.m., Keegan fell out of his bed in an attempt to go to the restroom. At 6:30 a.m., when Allyson’s husband departed for work, she checked on her son. When he couldn’t speak – she said he “babbled like a toddler” – she phoned 911 and was relieved when the emergency workers arrived quickly.

By Feb. 3, he was again relocated, this time to Greenville Hospital. Two days later, Keegan Johnson departed this world, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Despite their grief, the family is certain that Keegan fulfilled his purpose on Earth. As a willing donor, Keegan’s healthy organs were donated on Feb. 7, coinciding with an honor walk to celebrate his life. Inspired by this 17-year-old’s determination to save lives, his extended family pledged to become organ donors.