Biking to prevent Sepsis

$940 of $1,000 goal

Given by 14 generous donors in 7 weeks

Sepsis can develop quickly and is often very frightening and confusing. Sepsis affects more than 1 in 100 people every year in NZ.

Nelson / Tasman

At the time of my father being taken ill (three years ago), there was little knowledge and or recognition of his condition. Within 24 hours of being admitted to hospital he was transferred to the ICU. The condition, Sepsis.

Many people have heard of “blood poisoning” (mate whakatāoke) or “septicaemia” but sepsis is now the accepted term for this illness. It happens when an infection you already have – in your skin, lungs, urinary tract (pee/ mimi), or somewhere else – triggers a chain reaction throughout your body.

Sepsis Trust NZ have an active program and plan to raise awareness in New Zealand as well as establishing treatment centres through NZ.

In taking on a personal challenge to cycle the Tour Aotearoa 3000km and 40,000m climbing in 20 days, I would like to dedicate this to Brian David Head, a wonderful Dad, so full of life and so quickly taken away.

Seb Head's involvement (page creator)

Sepsis is a treatable condition but fatal if not diagnosed early and can affect all ages. My father sucumbed to Sepsis three years ago.

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Journey Complete 15 March 2021

I started in the morning at the Cape and think it was fitting to finish at Stirling Point 20 days later in the dark. Many thanks to all of you for your support and for your mahi. Nga mihi Seb

In 20 days ive been so lucky to meet so many wonderful people as ive travelled the length of Aotearoa. What an amazing country and especially to all those people who went out of their way to help me and other TA riders get through. Amazing!!

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