Sepsis Awareness Month

Will you join us?

In 2026, Sepsis Alliance marks 15 years of Sepsis Awareness Month, an initiative to save lives through education, advocacy, and connection.

This year, we honor the evolution of this powerful movement, from its early days of raising a voice for the voiceless to becoming a national force for change.

Each month, we’ll explore the impact of Sepsis Alliance, celebrate milestones, and spotlight the people and stories that have shaped the journey.

Join us all year long as we look back, move forward, and continue the mission to raise sepsis awareness and save lives. #15YearsOfSAM

Download the Ambassador Toolkit

Interested in partnering with us for Sepsis Awareness Month? Connect with our team to amplify your impact, email us at sponsorships@sepsis.org

Sepsis Awareness Month Proclamations

Each year, we encourage members of our community to get involved by asking their governors to declare Sepsis Awareness Month at the state level.

In 2025, we had 29  states issue Sepsis Awareness Month proclamations. Help us reach even more states this year!

Click here to learn how to request a proclamation in your state.

Click here to find specific instructions for your state.

Buy Sepsis Awareness Month Items

Looking for Sepsis Awareness Month swag? Visit the Sepsis Alliance shop on Printify to shop totes, stickers, and more for Sepsis Awareness Month.

Click here to shop.

Sepsis Superhero Challenge

This September, join advocates around the globe for the 10th annual Sepsis Superhero Challenge. Go the extra mile, virtually, to raise sepsis awareness and honor those affected.

Click here to register

Download the fundraising toolkit

Use the Sepsis Awareness Month Poster

Help spread Sepsis Awareness Month by printing and hanging this poster in your community! Click here to download the poster.

Share #SAM2026 on Social Media

Help spread Sepsis Awareness Month across social media by sharing our posts throughout the year! Remember to tag @SepsisAlliance and use the hashtags #SepsisAwarenessMonth #SAM2026, #15YearsOfSAM.