Last year we sadly lost Jack's amazing dad, Peter, to sepsis. We realised we (and so many of our friends and family) actually knew so little about it. Some facts and figures taken from the Sepsis UK page:

- It claims 11 million lives globally every year, including 48,000 in the UK (this equates to an average of 5 deaths per hour)

- Sepsis affects 245,000 people in the UK every year

The scary thing is that sepsis can affect absolutely anyone. It's a life-threatening condition that can arise from any infection, and it can develop so so quickly which makes it so deadly. But, it can be treatable if caught early, which is why awareness saves lives.

I'll be raising money for the UK Sepsis Trust in memory of Peter, and therefore would really appreciate any donations. I appreciate the current cost of living, so please only donate what you can, and more importantly, share the message to spread awareness.

I’m feeling incredibly lucky (and also terrified) to be running, but knowing every penny raised is going to such an important cause makes every wet/rainy/cold/dark training run all worth it.

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UK Sepsis Trust:

Fundraising is at the heart of our fight against sepsis. With your support, we can make a difference!

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.