Sepsis Survivor Stories

Sepsis Survivors

Have you or a loved one survived sepsis? Your story can inspire hope and raise awareness in others who may face the same journey.

The Surviving Sepsis Campaign's (SSC) Sepsis Survivors series highlights personal experiences with sepsis: how it began, what you went through, and how life has changed since. Every story is unique. By sharing yours, you can bring attention to the importance of early recognition and help other survivors know they are not alone

SSC is especially interested in:

How your sepsis journey began
What helped you through recovery (family, care teams, small daily victories)
Lasting lessons, mottos, or hopes you want to share with others

Stories may be featured on the Surviving Sepsis Campaign website, newsletters, and social media. Submissions should be limited to 300-500 words and may include photos. Please share only what you are comfortable with. If you would like to share a longer story, please reach out to ssc@sccm.org.

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Share Your Story

Examples of what to share in this section:

When did your health crisis begin?
What were your first symptoms or how did you know something was wrong?
Describe what happened in the hospital or during treatment

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Turning Point and Impact

Examples of what to share in this section:

Was there a moment that stands out as a turning point in your care journey?
What lasting effects have you experienced (physically, emotionally, spiritually)?
What is your life like now?

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Support and Resilience

Examples of what to share in this section:

Who supported you most during your time in the hospital or during the time you were being treated for sepsis?
What helped you keep going?
If you could meet with your care team now, what would you say to them?

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Upload Photo(s)/Video(s)

By providing your story and uploading any photos and/or videos and selecting submit, you agree that you have the right and ability to grant said rights to your story, photos, and videos. Additionally, you hereby grant to the Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) the perpetual, non-exclusive, worldwide right to use, edit, copy, exhibit, publish, or otherwise distribute in any medium now known or later created. Furthermore, you waive any right, title, and interest you may have in any compensation arising or related to SSC's use of your story, photo, or video. Lastly, you release the SSC from and against any and all claims, liabilities, demands, actions, causes of action(s), costs and expenses whatsoever, at law or in equity, known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, from use of your story, photos, or videos.