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

Krystin H.

Survivor

I have been chronically ill most of my life this wasn’t the first time being in the ICU but by far this time was the scariest. I finally got my health together and lost 150lbs. On Jan 17, 2024 after years of saving, I had an extended tummy tuck and breast reduction and lift. For the first 10 days everything was fine. I was healing normally. I was told at the 10 day mark if I was still doing well I could get a first lymphatic drainage massage. The practitioner was not clean (found out later) and within 12 hours, ... Read Full Story

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Roberta M.

Survivor, Survivor

July 2 2023, I went to a 4th of July cookout. I was saying I didn’t feel right. Didn’t eat much. Went home. Hubby wanted to walk the stores. I did. We went to eat and I ate a large meal. That night I got aggravated about something. Started shaking and panting (like a dog). Quickly started vomiting, rolling around in pain, incontinence and more. This went on for hours. Hubby finally stood over me waiting for the ok to take me to hospital. I saw terror in his face/eyes. Told him to get me dressed and take me in. ... Read Full Story

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Brittany B.

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

I had just turned 29 and had gastric sleeve. About 6 days later I experienced a high fever, dizziness, and overall bleh feeling. (Sepsis and Surgery) I had gone to the ER and was advised I was going in septic shock. They couldn’t get a blood pressure reading on me, had a super elevated heart rate, and high fever. It was soon discovered that the gastric sleeve leaked. The quick actions of the nurses and doctors that evening were able to get me stabilized and transported to a bigger hospital. I spent 5 days in ICU and another 4 days ... Read Full Story

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Aleha I.

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

I am a disabled veteran, work culture expert, and survivor of sepsis. Before this experience, In 2020, while serving on active duty, I underwent a total hysterectomy following years of debilitating pain. I had developed severe endometriosis as a result of a prior traumatic assault during a deployment several years earlier. The surgery itself was emotionally devastating, but I believed the worst was behind me. I was wrong. Approximately ten weeks after surgery, I developed a high fever and intense abdominal pain. (Sepsis and Surgery) Concerned, I went to seek medical care at my assigned military clinic immediately. Because I ... Read Full Story

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Catherine Benton

Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor, Survivor

Hi! My name is Cat. I’m a sepsis survivor. On January 9, 2025, there was a snowstorm headed towards Arkansas which I must admit, doesn’t happen often. The 3 weeks prior I had experienced urinating pain, fever, rapid breathing, and swelling. It didn’t matter what I did, it just got worse. I had no medical insurance at this time so I shrugged it off. I’m also a diabetic. So on that day while en route to finally see my doctor that my mother was going to pay for. I collapsed at his office. (Sepsis and Urinary Tract Infections, Sepsis and ... Read Full Story

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