29-year-old judo champion Rachel Day died from sepsis, leading her parents to advocate for sepsis awareness and fund a charity for sepsis education.

Rachel Day, a vibrant 29-year-old judo champion, died from sepsis just ten days after her diagnosis. Her parents, Bernie and Steve, now advocate for sepsis awareness, stressing the importance of early detection. They have funded the Sepsis Six Pathway used in the NHS and established the charity "Rachel's Day," raising £60,000 for sepsis education. Sepsis, caused by the immune system's overreaction to infection, claims about 48,000 lives annually in the UK.

September 10, 2024
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