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...
by SepsisLee | Sep 25, 2024
A mum-of-two who developed sepsis after having an elective C-section went from being fit and healthy to being in and out of hospital with numerous infections for a year. Teacher Lizzie wanted to share her story to raise awareness about the symptoms of sepsis. When...
by SepsisLee | Sep 12, 2024
Katie developed sepsis after getting the shivers in 2017 – she went from being a fitness instructor to not being strong enough to push her glasses up her nose. After being in an induced coma for three weeks, she miraculously survived and feels “so lucky”. She now...
by SepsisLee | Sep 6, 2024
Russell Chapman, who lives in London, got sepsis at age 21 – at the time, he assumed he had a trapped nerve after playing sport. The following day, he was dipping in and out of consciousness and believes he had a “near death experience.” He wants to share his...
