Sepsis Alliance

A racing heart could be trying to tell you something. An unusually fast pulse can be a warning sign of sepsis, especially when an infection is present.

Know your numbers. Know the signs. Learn more about at VitalsAreVital.org.

In September 2025, Becky developed an infection that quickly turned into sepsis. Living alone, she had no idea how fast sepsis could strike, and surviving it meant facing not only a long recovery but also overwhelming medical bills after losing her job and health insurance.

Becky’s experience showed her how important it is to recognize sepsis early and why no one should have to face its lasting impact alone.

Read Becky’s full story here: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/becky-bich-thuyen-ta/

Sudden changes in body temperature, such as a fever or unusually low body temperature, could be a warning sign of sepsis. Knowing what's normal for your body and recognizing changes can make a difference.

Learn more about the importance of knowing your at VitalsAreVital.org.

What began as an untreated leg abrasion turned into sepsis and septic shock, leading to multi-organ failure, nerve damage, and a critical ICU stay where Ann nearly lost her leg.

After surviving, she faced post-sepsis syndrome, including loss of mobility, hallucinations, hair loss, and long-term neurological effects.

Today she is still healing, but grateful to have survived and to be rebuilding her life after sepsis.

Read Ann's full story here: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/ann-rogan/

After a colostomy and subsequent surgery, Leslie developed sepsis and a severe delirium called toxic metabolic encephalopathy while on a ventilator, leaving her with little memory of her weeks in the hospital.

At one point, she felt like giving up, but her family became her reason to keep fighting. She eventually woke up weak but alive.

Leslie is now home doing physical therapy and slowly rebuilding strength, and still facing a long recovery ahead. She is deeply grateful for the care, prayers, and support that helped carry her through.

Read Leslie's full story here: https://www.sepsis.org/faces/leslie-hogeboom/

Today, as family, friends, and the racing community gather to celebrate the life of Kyle Busch, Sepsis Alliance joins them in remembering his life and legacy.

Kyle's passing following and is a reminder of the devastating impact these conditions can have on individuals and families.

Our thoughts are with his family, loved ones, and everyone honoring his memory today.

Learn more about pneumonia, sepsis, and the signs and symptoms to watch for at sepsis.org.

Join us for an engaging session designed to bring the sepsis community together to learn, connect, and share.

This presentation is exclusively available to Sepsis Alliance Connect members, but joining is completely FREE!

Become a member today to attend the live presentation and connect with a community of survivors, caregivers, advocates, and others impacted by sepsis.

Join Sepsis Alliance Connect and register for the presentation: SepsisConnect.org.

Every sepsis journey is different, but many survivors and families share one thing in common: they left with questions.

Whether it was understanding sepsis itself, knowing what recovery would look like, navigating life after discharge, or coping with the emotional impact, there may have been something you wish had been explained more clearly.

What do you wish you'd been told? Share your thoughts in the comments below.

Sepsis Alliance

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time to honor survivors, remember those we've lost, and encourage early detection.

It's also an opportunity to remember that for some patients, the greatest risk doesn't end with a cancer diagnosis. Chemotherapy, surgery, and weakened immune systems can increase the risk of infection, which can sometimes progress to sepsis, a medical emergency.

Knowing the signs of sepsis and seeking immediate medical care can make all the difference.

Learn more at https://www.sepsis.org/sepsisand/cancer/