by SepsisBeth | Apr 29, 2025
Mari Durward-Akhurst is a Paralympic athlete with cerebral palsy and a rare neurological condition with symptoms including ataxia and dystonia, who has dedicated her life to equestrian sport. However, alongside the challenges of training and competition, she has also...
by SepsisBeth | Apr 15, 2025
Terry Lynch’s life changed forever in July 2022 when he was admitted to West Middlesex Hospital with severe septic shock – caused by Group A beta-haemolytic streptococcus. The sepsis led to a cascade of life-threatening complications, After months of intensive...
by SepsisBeth | Apr 15, 2025
After developing sepsis at just 16 weeks old, Harry was rushed to hospital and fought for his life as doctors worked urgently to stabilise him. His mother, Mollie, is sharing his story to raise awareness of how quickly sepsis can escalate and to encourage parents to...
by SepsisBeth | Apr 15, 2025
Helen Caffrey, a former ambulance service road crew member, never imagined that she would one day find herself fighting for her life against sepsis. Despite her medical awareness, she didn’t initially suspect sepsis when she began feeling unwell three weeks...
by SepsisBeth | Dec 20, 2024
Natalie Portinari, who has survived sepsis three times and lives with chronic kidney disease urges people to “live each day like (their) last.” She shares her story to raise awareness about the subtle symptoms of chronic kidney disease and sepsis. She believes her...
