Up Yours Sepsis for taking my Dad!

Last Summer Dad died from Sepsis unexpectedly - and it's still a massive shock. I've heard Sepsis been referred to as 'The Silent Killer', and that's exactly what happened. On the Sunday we had a very normal day, Dad went out for his usual bike ride in the morning, did his usual garden chores in the afternoon, ate dinner and relaxed with Mum in front of some TV in the evening - all very normal. But the following day was not normal...

We were in the ICU unit at hospital, wondering why we were here, and how…. Our super fit Dad, always conscious of exercise and diet - in a matter of hours was now lying on a hospital bed being stripped of his armour by Sepsis. One by one Dads organs were being replaced by life support machine’s, until there became the point where the machines could not support anymore… and there was nothing more anyone could do…

Dad would be so annoyed that he was taken from us in this way, at only 64 too; especially as he was not far away from meeting his daughters first born, and seeing his 5 other grandchildren grow up.

This is my story - it's a harsh one; and this is me doing my small bit (by running this half marathon) to raise awareness of this shocking Sepsis disease. 1000 people die from Sepsis every month in the UK, and we know very little about it. 

If you could donate, that would be greatly appreciated; if you are unable to donate, would you please help raise the awareness of Sepsis and Share this post, talk about Sepsis - as we need to get on top of it!

Any businesses that donate a minimum of £25 and would like their logo printed on the back of my T-shirt while I run the half marathon around Snetterton, you will need to let me know before the 7th November as this is when I'm getting my T-shirt printed. 

Thank you.