Naj’s Story

Naj’s Story

After having had toxic shock syndrome before in 2014, 38-year-old Naj Devgun developed sepsis after a routine operation in April 2023. His reluctance to call in sick to work meant that he came close to never seeing his 18-month-year-old daughter again – and so he is...
Sam’s Story

Sam’s Story

Sam Wallace had sepsis in 2016, and deteriorated rapidly on the plane home from his holiday. As someone with a rare blood condition – Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria (PNH) – which makes him more at risk of sepsis, Sam is sharing his harrowing ordeal to make...
Jack’s Story

Jack’s Story

To mark Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week 2023, England and Somerset cricketer Jack Leach has shared his sepsis experience with the UK Sepsis Trust. Jack, now 32, was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease aged 14, after a six-month period where he kept going to the doctors...
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...
Freddie’s Story

Freddie’s Story

Just a few days before he was due to go on a school trip to France, 15-year-old Freddie McCarthy developed life-threatening sepsis from a spot on his hand. His nurse mum Kerry got him to hospital in time – but is now sharing her son’s story to help raise awareness of...
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