Sepsis Survivor Week

Share your story, help others survive.

As many as 60% of sepsis survivors are left not only with physical challenges but mental and emotional challenges too.

During Sepsis Survivor Week we partner with sepsis survivors to honor their experience by sharing their individual stories of survival and bringing awareness to the unseen mental, emotional, and physical challenges many survivors face every day.

Sepsis Survivor Week is an annual observance that takes place the 2nd week of February. In 2027, it will be observed from February 7th to February 13th.

We prepared these shareable resources to help you honor sepsis survivors and spread awareness of the challenges they face. Will you join us?

Click here for three easy ways to start spreading awareness this Sepsis Survivor Week.

Are you a healthcare professional looking for courses around sepsis survivorship? Find courses and discussions in Sepsis Alliance Institute. Click here.

You can also make a gift to support Sepsis Alliance resources by clicking here.

To learn more about sepsis survivorship and find resources for sepsis survivors, click here.

 

Infographics to Share

Spread the word – #SepsisSurvivor

Click here to access downloadable infographics, like the ones below, to share with your social media community. Remember to hashtag #SepsisSurvivor and tag @SepsisAlliance.

       

       

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Sepsis Alliance Connect

Sepsis Alliance Connect is a virtual support community designed for the millions of people affected by sepsis. Each year, an estimated 1.4 million people survive sepsis and over 350,000 adults die from sepsis in the United States alone. Sepsis Alliance Connect is a place for these survivors, caregivers, loved ones, and those left behind after a sepsis death to come together and share resources, insight, and encouragement about their sepsis experience and life after sepsis. Learn more and join by clicking here.

Download the Sepsis Survivor Week Poster

Thank you to everyone who provided photos for our Sepsis Survivor Week poster in 2021!

Click below to download, print, and share, to honor our Sepsis Survivors and their journey!

 

Download the poster – 11″ x 17″ – click here

 

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Life After Sepsis Videos

 

Interested in more videos featuring sepsis survivors? Check out Sepsis Alliance’s YouTube channel by clicking here.

Caregiver Information

When your loved one becomes ill with sepsis, it can be a scary time – one that most people aren’t prepared for. You may not know what sepsis is or how to help your loved one.

Download our guide, When a Loved One Has Sepsis: A Caregiver’s Guide, for more information about navigating this difficult time.

To download the guide, click here

 

 

 

 

Read Survivor Stories

Nia Civil

Survivor

Triple lobar pneumonia and septic shock aren’t a joke. (Sepsis and Pneumonia) On a cold winter day in December of 2012, I found my life quickly dwindling before my eyes. I had been sick for a while with a pesky cold that wasn’t going away, and was worsening over time, not realizing that it had turned into pneumonia. I had never been sick quite like this, but being a teenager, I hoped that it would somehow resolve itself with over the counter medicine as I had no context for what I was experiencing. I remained proactive as any kid trying ... Read Full Story

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Rachel Goney

Survivor, Survivor

On 12/15/2021 I began my journey through sepsis. Let me go back about a week prior to that date I told my husband I felt like I was dying inside. I went to see my doctor on 12/9/2021. For pain in my lower back, shooting around to my left hip and down my leg. She listened to my lungs, took my vitals and diagnosed me with a slipped disc. No X-rays, no blood work, just prescribed pain meds and steroids. Well on the 15th I tried to get up and use the restroom. But when I tried to stand my ... Read Full Story

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Raminta Barstyte

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

Hello. My story started quite a long time ago, when the first coronavirus started in 2020. At that time, I had thyroid problems and had to undergo radioactive therapy, after which my thyroid decreased, but my immune system also completely changed. (Sepsis and Impaired Immune System) Since then, I have had constant sore throats, dizziness, as well as severe drowsiness, apathy and lack of energy. I didn’t want to do anything but lie down and stare at the ceiling. One day, I started having severe chest pains, weakness, circulatory problems and severe pain, after which I ended up in the ... Read Full Story

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Melissa Doubrava

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

I never thought I’d be writing something like this, but sharing this story matters to me. If even one person recognizes the signs sooner than I did, or pushes a little harder to be heard, then it’s worth it. My life changed in 2018 because of sepsis—something I didn’t understand, something I wasn’t warned about, and something that nearly took me away quietly in the middle of the night. My symptoms started slowly. I kept going to the doctor because I knew something wasn’t right, but every time I tried explaining how sick I felt, it was brushed off as ... Read Full Story

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Liss K.

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

My story with sepsis is somewhat long as I have battled it three times now over the past 8 years!! I have MSK (medullary sponge kidneys). Due to having MSK, I have suffered kidney stones since I was 15 yrs old! My first experience with sepsis began after my left kidney ruptured while I was trying to pass a kidney stone! (Sepsis and Kidney Stones) I have passed many of stones as well as had several surgeries over my lifetime due to kidney stones! So the first time getting septic, I thought it was just another episode, yet the pain ... Read Full Story

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