Maria Campanini’s work raising awareness of sepsis in memory of her sister Gina has seen her nominated for the Daily Mail’s Inspirational Women Awards.
Determined to ensure that what happened to Gina doesn’t happen to anyone else, Maria has dedicated herself to spreading the word about sepsis, as well as raising vital funds for UKST.
Most recently, Maria took on the London Landmarks Half Marathon on Sunday 6th April 2025, lacing up her trainers to continue her mission in her sister’s memory.
The race was part of her 2025 challenge, consisting of running half marathons every month in locations special to Gina.
Maria said: “I miss my wonderful, kind, radiant, beautiful sister every minute of every day, but I know that in sharing her story, she is saving lives. Thanks to Gina, more people now understand sepsis and how to survive it – what an incredible legacy she has.”
This incredible effort is just the latest in a series of fundraising activities Maria and her friends and family have undertaken; collectively they have now raised an astonishing £30,000 sum for UKST, supporting our work to educate the public and healthcare professionals about sepsis.
The family also hosted a ‘Jog for Gini’ event on the anniversary of her death on 14th September last year.
Maria’s determination has seen her recognised as one of the nominees for the Daily Mail’s Inspirational Women Awards.
Sarah Hamilton-Fairley, CEO of the UK Sepsis Trust, said: “Maria’s dedication to raising awareness in Gina’s memory is nothing short of inspirational. Losing someone you love to sepsis is devastating, and for Maria and her family and friends to channel that pain into helping others is truly remarkable. We are incredibly grateful to Maria and the entire Campanini family for their commitment. By sharing Gina’s story and taking on challenges like the London Landmarks Half Marathon, Maria is helping to save lives and ensure no other family has to go through the same heartbreak. Thank you to the whole family for their ongoing support.”
Gina’s story is at the heart of Maria’s work, and the whole Campanini family has been instrumental in driving awareness forward.
They hope that by sharing their experience, others will learn the vital signs of sepsis and seek help sooner, ultimately saving lives.
UKST’s Founder & Chief Medical Officer Dr Ron Daniels said: “Maria’s story is a powerful reminder of the impact one family can have when they turn grief into action. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the Campanini family for their continued dedication and support.”
Read Gina’s story in full here: https://sepsistrust.org/sepsisvoices/ginas-story/
Donate to the family’s JustGiving page here
