Fundraiser for Sepsis (Mate Whakatāoke)

Sepsis is a blood-poisoning illness that can be caused by the body's immune system trying to fight off an infection whether it's in your lungs, skin, kidneys, bloodstream or heart this creates a chain reaction throughout the body which can be life-threatening. Anyone is at risk of infection and in New Zealand, more the 1 in 100 people are at risk of sepsis every year. Despite the severity of this condition, Sepsis isn’t a very well-known illness in New Zealand only 1 in 3 people.

Please come and join me today in the effort to raise funds for Sepsis. Your support can make a significant difference in the lives of individuals who are dealing with the aftermath of this condition. By contributing to this cause, you can help provide essential resources that will aid community and primary care teams in their work with sepsis survivors. Together, we can make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by sepsis. Thank you for your consideration and support.

- Sepsis is the number one cause of hospital deaths and readmissions.

- $11,000 is the average cost of admissions for a person with Sepsis in Aotearoa

- Other terms; Blood-poisoning (toto pirau) and septicaemia

All proceeds will go to Sepsis Trust NZ.