On 28th July 2025, I found my dad, Gary, unconscious and unresponsive.

He was rushed to East Surrey Hospital, where doctors quickly diagnosed sepsis and septic shock. His organs were beginning to fail, and he was minutes from losing his life.

Dad spent over four months in hospital and had to undergo a 10-hour open heart surgery as a complication of sepsis. If the paramedics and doctors hadn’t recognised sepsis when they did, he simply wouldn’t be here today.

Sepsis is a medical emergency where early recognition is critical. The Trust’s work focuses on improving awareness, supporting education, and helping both the public and healthcare professionals identify the warning signs sooner. Donations contribute to: 

 • Public awareness campaigns that help people recognise symptoms and seek urgent care 

• Educational resources used by healthcare professionals 

• Support services for patients and families affected by sepsis 

• Research and policy work aimed at improving outcomes

Sepsis claims millions of lives worldwide, yet many deaths are preventable with timely treatment.

Dad is one of the lucky ones.

Thank you so much for any support ❤️