Sepsis Alliance

04/30/2025

Dr. Carl Flatley founded Sepsis Alliance after the tragic passing of his daughter. Today, on the anniversary of her passing, Sepsis Alliance remembers Erin “Bug” Flatley. We observe April 30th as Founder’s Day to remember Erin and to honor Dr. Flatley’s tireless commitment to raising sepsis awareness in her memory.

He shares, “I continue my work every day because of Erin, and because of all of you who have been affected by sepsis and support the mission of Sepsis Alliance. Thank you for celebrating Founder’s Day with me, and for your part in remembering Erin.”

04/29/2025

The Sepsis Alliance AMR Conference is tomorrow – April 30th! It isn’t too late to register – go to AMRConference.org for your free registration today.

Can’t make all of the sessions? Register anyway for access to the conference resources and so you’ll be first to know when sessions are posted later.

Don’t miss this incredible learning opportunity – register today! And share this information with your colleagues, so they have the opportunity to improve their and knowledge.

04/28/2025

Don't miss this week's free webinar ‼️

Smart Giving: How to Make the Most of Your Donations and Maximize Your Impact 💪

Want to make sure your donations have the most significant impact? Join Sepsis Alliance on May 1st for a free webinar on smart giving! You'll learn how to align your philanthropic goals with effective giving strategies, make tax-smart donations, and in ways that create real change.

Learn more and register at https://sepsisalliance.info/SmartGiving.

Want to make sure your donations have the biggest impact? Join us for a free webinar on smart giving! You'll learn how to align your philanthropic goals

04/25/2025

Congratulations to our Pediatric Sepsis Week Coloring Contest winner - Emma!

New items have been added to the Sepsis Alliance shop featuring Emma's masterpiece. Check out those pieces, as well as other Sepsis Alliance swag, at https://sepsis-alliance.printify.me/.

04/24/2025

Is the pediatric sepsis survivor in your life 1 in 3? Nearly 31% of pediatric sepsis survivors are discharged from the hospital with a cognitive or physical impairment. Share the graphic below to help raise awareness and inform others of the lasting burden of sepsis.

Visit PediatricSepsisWeek.org for more social media graphics and other ways to raise pediatric sepsis awareness this week and beyond.

04/23/2025

Congratulations to our inaugural Pediatric Sepsis Week Coloring Contest winner - Emma!

And thank you to all who participated!

Later this week we'll share some of the swag you can purchase featuring Emma's Pediatric Sepsis Week masterpiece. Learn more about how you can get involved at PediatricSepsisWeek.org

04/22/2025

Emma was a bright, adventurous, and compassionate 13-year-old who lived life to the fullest. Whether she was soaring through the air in gymnastics, cooking something delicious in the kitchen, or making her friends laugh, she embraced every moment with joy and energy. She had big dreams, a heart full of kindness, and an uplifting presence that touched everyone around her.

But Emma’s life was tragically cut short by . What started as a simple cut on her finger developed into an . Though she was treated with antibiotics, weeks later she woke up with sudden knee pain. Her condition was misdiagnosed as a joint injury when, in reality, she had a septic joint. Sepsis quickly progressed, leading to cardiac arrest and massive internal bleeding.

Emma’s story is heartbreaking, but it’s also a powerful reminder that sepsis doesn’t discriminate. It can happen to anyone; even a healthy, active child. Her family is determined to raise awareness, so no other parent has to endure the same devastating loss.

Read Emma’s full story: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/emma-stephan/

04/21/2025

Did you know that for many children, recovery from sepsis can be difficult? More than 20% of survivors are readmitted to the hospital within 3 months! Scroll through the infographics below to learn more about the burden of pediatric sepsis. Then, reshare this post to help others learn!

Visit PediatricSepsisWeek.org to find more ways for you to raise awareness this week.

04/20/2025

Today is the first day of Pediatric Sepsis Week!

Did you know….
❗Sepsis is the leading cause of death of young children and babies worldwide
❗In the U.S., 75,000 children develop sepsis each year – that’s 200 children per day!
❗More children die of sepsis than of childhood cancers

This Pediatric Sepsis Week, help us raise awareness of this devastating condition to save children. Learn more about pediatric sepsis and how you can help raise awareness at PediatricSepsisWeek.org.

04/18/2025

What started as a possible stomach flu quickly morphed into a life-threatening battle for Abby. Within 24 hours of developing a fever and body aches, her condition took a terrifying turn. Her feet went numb and dark spots appeared on her face. Abby was rushed to the ER and immediately surrounded by doctors. She was in septic shock from streptococcal pneumonia and DIC, a rare blood clotting condition.

“I remember my mom and sister, who were crying, telling me that I’m very sick and need to take a nap,” Abby recalls.

She was placed on life support and dialysis, due to her heart functioning at only 10%. Doctors performed an emergency ECMO surgery at her bedside. She wasn’t expected to survive, but she did! After nine days in a coma, Abby woke up to a new fight.

Abby spent 77 days in the hospital, enduring over 30 procedures, including amputations of both legs. But, she never gave up. Today, she’s learning to walk with prosthetic legs and adjusting to her new normal. “I want people who are immunocompromised to take flu-like symptoms seriously,” she warns.

Abby’s story is a powerful reminder of how fast sepsis strikes. Know the signs. Advocate for yourself and your loved ones. Read Abby’s full story by clicking below.

On May 8th around midnight I got a high fever and was throwing up for 12 hours. Me and my parents thought it was just the stomach flu. On May 9th, the

04/17/2025

Want to make sure your donations have the most significant impact? Join Sepsis Alliance on May 1st for a free webinar on smart giving! You'll learn how to align your philanthropic goals with effective giving strategies, make tax-smart donations, and in ways that create real change.

Learn more and register at https://sepsisalliance.info/SmartGiving.

Want to make sure your donations have the biggest impact? Join us for a free webinar on smart giving! You'll learn how to align your philanthropic goals

04/16/2025

Ready to color? Sepsis Alliance is calling on children of all ages (sepsis survivors and loved ones) to submit their masterpieces for the inaugural Pediatric Sepsis Week Coloring Contest! The winning piece will be placed on a tote and sweatshirt to raise money for Sepsis Alliance’s lifesaving work. Learn more and download the coloring sheets at PediatricSepsisWeek.org.

04/15/2025

In 2024, Leslie Green and Rev. Larry Lutey, both amputees, came together with an idea. While many individuals experiencing limb loss were often grateful to have survived the circumstances that led to their amputations, they can struggle with the need to grieve the often sudden loss of a part of their bodies. This loss can significantly affect their identity and lifestyle. In response to this need, they created the first Ceremony of Loss.

During this Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month ( ), we invite you to learn how this ceremony was developed, what it entails, and how you can use this framework to grieve the losses in your life from – whether it involves a limb or something less visible.

Don’t have a Sepsis Alliance Connect account yet? Membership is FREE and required to access live virtual sessions like this one. Registration can take up to 48 hours to process. Learn more and start your registration today at SepsisConnect.org.