Sepsis Research FEAT, a leading charity dedicated to raising awareness and funding research into sepsis, has announced a remarkable period of fundraising success, driven by a series of community events across the UK. The charity raised a total of £36,909 over the last few months, highlighting the incredible support from individuals and communities united in the fight against sepsis.
The fundraising efforts kicked off in March with a ladies’ lunch event in Buckie, organized by Heather Stephen in memory of her mother. This heartfelt gathering raised £2,600. Meanwhile, the Supernova Kelpies Walkers from Eastbank Academy in Glasgow, walking for the second time in memory of their late colleague Melissa, collectively raised £835 plus gift aid.
April saw even more community spirit with several notable events. Seventeen dedicated walkers participated in the Glasgow Kiltwalk, collectively raising just over £6,000, with an additional £500 provided as match funding by one of the walker’s employers. Joe Kelly undertook an NC 500 trip in a roller-painted pink car, raising £576. Lauren Loxley and her boyfriend walked the West Highland Way in memory of Lauren’s gran Jennifer Monie, raising £2,010.
Olivia Holt ran the London Marathon in memory of family friend Pip Jones and raised £1,119, and Lisa Parker organised a football match on Easter Saturday in memory of her father Karl, who passed away in September 2023 raising £2,250 in total. Additionally, a team of five junior employees at DB Cargo, known as DB Apprentices, ran the Manchester Marathon in memory of a family member lost to sepsis and their page raised £3,320. The Original Farmers Arms raised £1,180 through a pub fundraiser, adding to the Menzies family’s fundraising page in memory of Lauren, who died of sepsis at age 13 in December 2019.
In May, the momentum continued with a significant event organized by Lea Haney at Slanj a Va in memory of her sister, raising £2,160. The Edinburgh Marathon Festival saw twenty-one runners sign up and collectively raise £14,105 across their fundraising pages.
“We are immensely grateful to our dedicated supporters and the communities that have rallied together to help us raise these vital funds,” said Colin Graham, COO of Sepsis Research FEAT. “Every pound raised brings us one step closer to identifying better treatments and ultimately saving lives. These community events not only generate essential funding but also help raise awareness about sepsis, which is crucial for early detection and treatment.”
The funds raised will be allocated to ongoing research projects and awareness campaigns, ensuring that the fight against sepsis continues with renewed vigour and hope.
