Inspired by Emilia, who lost her life to sepsis aged 3 in March 2020 following an undiagnosed strep A infection, we raise money for charities important to us and awareness of sepsis, creating a lasting legacy in Emilia's name.

We aim to complete the equivalent of 6 marathons (157.2 miles) as a team as there are 6 main symptoms of sepsis.  

We will be based at Stokes Bay, Gosport on Sunday 3 October and for those not doing the full marathon, will do laps of the 'Golden Mile'.  

If you're interested in joining #TeamEmilia and contributing your own miles whether in person or wherever you are in the world, visit our facebook group:  page  https://www.facebook.com/groups/715146632699915 or email caroline.a.lopez@gmail.com and you can be added.  

If you wish to learn more about what Team Emilia have been up to click on the Team Emilia link at the top of the page.

Everyone who participates will get a certificate.

Here are what team members are going to contribute:

Caroline Lopez: 26.2 miles (full-marathon)

Emma Pickering: 26.2 miles (full-marathon)

Liz Parry: 26.2 miles  (full-marathon)

Katherine Lane: 26.2 miles (full-marathon)

Ali Wood: 13.1 miles (half-marathon)

Lucy Morgan: 13.1 miles (half-marathon)

Carla Collins: 13.1 miles (half-marathon)

Tim Taylor: 13.1 miles (half-marathon)

Helen East: 6 miles (10K)

Wendy Denney: 5 miles.

Lisa King: 5 miles

Danae Lovegrove: 5 miles

Jazz Nieddu: 3 miles. (5K)

Sarah Lane: 3 miles (5K)

Claire Illingworth: 3 miles (5K)

Lourdes Fuentes: 3 miles (5K)

Valentina Lopez (age 8): 2 miles

Grace Fuentes-Broom (age 9): 2 miles

This equates to over 180 miles but we can do more!  Join us wherever you are in the world!

We are also grateful for the many volunteers who are going to help us on the day with various jobs.

Jess, from Fresh Air Learning will be on hand on the day to help and will run a stand with information on sepsis and how to support the Sepsis Trust.  She will also have tea!

Jackie Abbott, Emilia's grandma and Brenda Jell, Emilia's great nannie, will be running an Emilia Embroidery Etc stall selling crocheted winter wear, cross stitches, embroidery mandalas, tissue boxes, knitted cardigans, drawstring bags, masks and various other things for donations.

Emilia's wonderful nursery teachers will be giving away cakes and other refreshments in exchange for donations too.

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.  The Sepsis Trust also support people suffering from the effects of 'long-Covid'.