October 19th 2025 marks almost 10 years since I was rushed to hospital by ambulance with antibiotic-resistant sepsis. My daughter was just a week old.

I was in hospital for 2 weeks, being administered a rare antibiotic intravenously whilst also breastfeeding.

My story was reported here:

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/global-health/science-and-disease/child-could-have-left-without-mother/

To mark this anniversary, I’ll be running my FIRST ever half marathon to remember those who weren’t so lucky in their fight against sepsis and to raise money for The Sepsis Trust to help fund their support work. The goal time is 2 hours and 10 minutes.

I hope you can give generously as sepsis doesn’t discriminate.

*I’ll post training updates monthly!*

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From The Sepsis Trust

Fundraising is at the heart of our fight against sepsis.

It raises awareness, and sparks the question: “What is sepsis? In this way, fundraising can help prevent thousands of deaths & unnecessary suffering through knowledge & awareness of the symptoms.

It also funds our vital support work, Public Awareness, Educating Health Professionals & helping people adjust to life after sepsis through accessing our Support Group network. We also lobby government to support our cause and makes vital changes in areas such as the NHS.