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Barry's fundraiser for UK Sepsis Trust

Barry Ashdown is raising money for UK Sepsis Trust

Personal Trek and Row · 31 August 2026

Sepsis accounts for 48,000 deaths annually in the UK, that’s more than breast, bowel and prostate cancer put together. Sepsis is what happens when our immune system overreacts to an infection. Symptoms initially present as flu like but can rapidly deteriorate into a life threatening condition.

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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.

I nearly lost my father Pete to Sepsis in 2016. Had I not got him to hospital he would not have survived the night.

This wonderful charity is close to my heart and all the amazing work they do in raising awareness and supporting people affected by Sepsis.

So what am I going to do?

I am going to attempt to trek the Welsh 3000' mountains all 15 in Snowdonia over three days.

This will be an achievement in itself BUT I will be carrying a Concept 2 rowing machine. At the top of each of these mountains I will then row their height in metres above sea level.

This will be tough, well for me anyway!

My aim is to raise AWARENESS and MONEY.

So if you see me on the mountains say Hi.

If you can donate a little to help me reach my goal I would be very grateful. Your money will go to help save other people like my dad, Pete.

Right enough waffling....Get training!

Donation summary

Total
£3,273.09
+ £751.25 Gift Aid
Online
£3,273.09
Offline
£0.00

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