SUPERHERO SPONSORS
Did you know we get no Government funding to support our critical work? With no regular income we currently rely entirely on generous donors, grant funders and enthusiastic marathon runners, and in these difficult economic times it's proving even tougher than ever before.
Which is why we’re excited to announce our brand-new national sponsorship campaign, inviting businesses across Aotearoa to support us in the fight against sepsis.
Whether you’re a small local business or a national organisation, there’s now a sponsorship tier to suit every level of impact and involvement.
With more than 50,000 cases of this life-threatening condition every year in NZ, and the numbers on the rise, now has never been a more important time to lend your support.
By partnering with Sepsis Trust NZ, your organisation will help:
• Raise lifesaving awareness for your own staff and the wider community
• Support critical education for healthcare professionals and communities
• Advocate for earlier recognition and treatment
• Fund support services for people who've been affected by sepsis
There are options to suit all sizes and budgets and we also would love to hear from you if you'd like to support us as a private donor (there are options for anonymous giving as well as other ways for us to proudly highlight your generosity).
Interested in being a sepsis superhero sponsor? Click the link here or get in touch at info@sepsis.org.nz to explore the different partnership tiers through an informal chat with the team.
SEPSIS EDUCATION
It's been a busy few weeks in the health education space.
Our CEO Ally Hossain partnered with Consultant Paediatrician Dr John Garrett to present at the Starship Paediatric Update last month.
This is a regular educational meeting, open to all paediatric staff throughout the country.
This gave us the chance to use real patient stories to show the value of early sepsis recognition and treatment, as well as the opportunity to talk about, and demonstrate, the paediatric sepsis pathways.
As a result of this presentation, Sepsis Trust NZ has been asked to present at an Emergency Department educational day at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, and to a meeting of nurse educators across Aotearoa.
Hopefully you may also have caught some of the World Sepsis Congress last month, a global event hosted by the Global Sepsis Alliance and attended by thousands of clinicians, survivors and policy leaders worldwide.
Ally moderated one of the panels which generated a fascinating, high-level discussion around how system change is needed to truly embed sepsis recognition and treatment in our health systems. You can watch it here and select Session 8, and be sure to check out the many other presentations as part of this global conference.
Finally we also hosted a webinar, thanks to Mobile Health Hub, on maternal sepsis. Featuring our co-founder & infectious disease specialist, Dr Paul Huggan and Manager of Maternity and Radiology, Dannevirke Hospital, Robyn McDougal, it focused on the risk factors and signs to look out for in maternal sepsis, as well as a detailed look at the maternal sepsis pathways.
All of these free webinars, and associated clinical tools and resources can also be found on our website here.
CLINICAL CHAMPIONS
We know that recovery from sepsis doesn't end at the hospital doors.
Many survivors and their whānau continue to navigate exhaustion, disrupted sleep, reduced fitness, anxiety, nutritional challenges, and the long road back to feeling like themselves again.
Which is why we’re looking to connect with health professionals who may be interested in being guest speakers on a voluntary basis for our online support meetings.
We’d love to hear from people with expertise in areas such as:
• Nutrition and dietary support
• Sleep and fatigue management
• Gentle movement and rebuilding fitness/returning to work
• Physiotherapy
• Occupational therapy and pacing
• Recovery after critical illness
• Depression & anxiety
These informal online sessions are designed to provide practical advice, encouragement, and hope for people impacted by sepsis. It's a great opportunity for you to boost your own professional profile/business to a national audience, whilst generously sharing your knowledge.
If you’re interested, please send an email to Carol.
FUNDRAISER JOINS THE TEAM
As a small charity with no Government funding, our fundraising efforts have never been so important, and we are delighted to welcome our new Volunteer Fundraiser role to our team.
MJ Terry is an experienced events manager with a strong background in community engagement and fundraising. Over the years she has worked alongside local organisations to help raise funds, build awareness, and create meaningful community connections through events and campaigns.
MJ's passion for advocacy became deeply personal after surviving septic shock in April 2025. That experience has changed her perspective entirely and has inspired her to use her skills and voice to help educate others about the signs, risks, and long-term impacts of sepsis. MJ is passionate about using her professional skills to support awareness initiatives and helping ensure more people recognise sepsis early and receive lifesaving treatment.
We hope you will join us in welcoming MJ Terry to the team, and please reach out to her here if you have any fundraising ideas, or if you would like to donate.
