James’ Story

James’ Story

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

Yousef’s Story

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....
Greg’s Story

Greg’s Story

In January 2018, Greg Keating was working as a teacher when he developed sepsis from meningitis and ended up having both his legs amputated as well as nine out of ten fingers. He’s now back teaching full-time and is preparing to take on the London Landmarks Half...
Karin’s Story

Karin’s Story

Four years ago in 2019, BBC World News presenter Karin Giannone developed sepsis from cystitis. She is sharing her story in Sepsis Awareness Month 2023 to help make others aware of the ability of this killer condition to affect anyone, at any time – even healthy, park...
Martin’s Story

Martin’s Story

On 22nd May 2017 Martin and his daughter were at the Ariana Grande concert at Manchester Arena when their lives were changed forever. As the closest survivors of the bomb attack, Martin was left with a T10 complete spinal cord injury, while his daughter suffered a...
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