Supported by many local businesses The UK Sepsis Trust held their annual event, Cycle4Sepsis. The event exists to raise money naturally, but also to raise awareness. Sepsis is both frightening and more common than you might think. In the UK 48,000 lives are lost to sepsis related illnesses every year. The stats are frankly shocking. 

Yet, for many patients, it is easily treatable with early diagnosis.

The UK Sepsis Trust was founded 10 years ago at Good Hope Hospital by intensive care specialist Dr Ron Daniels. To mark the occasion this Cycle4Sepsis event has a “10” theme running throughout. 10 teams, 10 hours, and a £10,000 fundraising target. The event has grown year-on-year. This year was no exception, with the £10,000 reached, and surpassed. 

“Sutton Coldfield has been such an important strand in the fight against Sepsis, here in the UK and world-wide. 

“And so we’re always so humbled by those people who take part. Whether that’s donating their time, effort or hard-earned money. All of us at The UK Sepsis Trust are grateful.”

Brian Davies, Fundraising Manager at UKST.

The UK Sepsis Trust is a very worthy cause with a local connection, and so it makes sense for local companies to connect in support. Companies like PLOTT and G Comms which both have deep local roots. They share a belief in the power of community, and in giving something back. G Comms is a true local success story, built from the ground-up by MD Claire Greenwood. Having worked with brand and web agency PLOTT before Claire was happy to sponsor their efforts at the Cycle4Sepsis event.

“Sepsis is so common that any of us could be affected by it. The toll it takes on our communities can only be lessened by spreading awareness, so people know what to look out for.

“A special thanks goes to Claire Greenwood of G Comms who gave us a big boost with a very generous donation.”

Anna Plotnek, Managing Director at PLOTT

The UK Sepsis Trust exists to fight this life-threatening condition, stop preventable deaths and support those affected by sepsis. 

Find out more by visiting sepsistrust.org