Bereaved Archives

Nova’s story

by SepsisBeth | Jan 23, 2025

Holly Justice lost her daughter Nova to sepsis aged just 11 months, and now she’s on a mission to make sure that other parents know just how quickly sepsis can strike. Nova was a happy, healthy baby, just beginning to explore the world aged 11 months. In September...

Alice’s Story

by SepsisBeth | Nov 3, 2024

Laura Weaver’s daughter, Alice Mai Rose, tragically passed away from sepsis in December 2023 at just five months old. Now, Laura is determined to share Alice’s story to raise awareness about the signs of sepsis — something she wishes she had known more about at the...

James’ Story

by Mark | Dec 14, 2023

Special needs teacher Helen and Sheffield Hallam University Project Support Coordinator Daniel Philliskirk tragically lost their 16-month-year-old son James to sepsis in May 2022. They took him to Sheffield Children’s Hospital on multiple occasions but were dismissed...

Yousef’s Story

by Mark | Dec 14, 2023

Mohammed Elsiddig and Duaa Siyed Ahmed’s son Yousef tragically died of sepsis on 5th February 2023, just after his first birthday. Mohammed is a registrar in adult cardiology, and Duaa is also a qualified doctor, although she’s not currently practicing in the UK....

Caroline’s Story

by Mark | Sep 15, 2023

Mum of three Caroline Chiriseri had maternal sepsis in June 2021, which tragically resulted in the loss of her baby girl through miscarriage. She has shared her story to help make others aware of how quickly sepsis can strike… Caroline was pregnant in June 2021, and...