Andrews Cause - Sepsis Awareness

12/09/2026

Tomorrow is World Sepsis Day, let’s Light it up Pink.
Sepsis affects 84,000 people in Australia, 11,000,000 globally every year. They are crazy figures!
Sadly, it kills 12,000 people every year, like our wonderful husband, Dad and Pa. In a lot of cases Sepsis deaths are preventable.
Let’s raise awareness of the Symptoms of Sepsis, start a conversation today.
Don’t wait ‘til it’s too late.

09/09/2026

Each year, sepsis affects over 84,000 Australians, and more than 12,000 will die. But many people don’t know what sepsis is.

❓Sepsis is a medical emergency, where any infection can quickly become life-threatening.

Sepsis happens when an infection sends the body’s immune system into overdrive, causing damage to tissues and organs. It needs early recognition and immediate treatment.

👇 Recognising the signs of sepsis early could save a life. These include:
- Fever and chills
- Low temperature
- Uncontrolled shaking or shivering
- Rapid breathing or rapid heart rate
- Fatigue, confusion or disorientation
- Not passing urine

👉 If you suspect sepsis in yourself or someone you care for, call 000 or to go to hospital. Just ask: “Could it be sepsis?”

ℹ️ For more on sepsis, please visit:
www.health.tas.gov.au/health-topics/sepsis
www.australiansepsisnetwork.net.au/

08/09/2026

Today I did my first presentation about Sepsis.
I’m always scared that I will break down but I did it!
Thank you Debbie for your support.

07/09/2026

06/09/2026

When the kids were little Andrew used to take them for a walk / bike ride down to the old tip thats located at the bottom of the next street and then along a bush track to get back to our house. The tip hasn’t been used since before we moved here 36 years ago.
On Thursday, Matt walked down there as he normally does. From over 30 metres away 2 dogs off lead run over to him. One bit him on the calf. He has 4 puncture marks. Because we are super aware of infections and what can happen, he went to a GP.
The wounds were cleaned and he was given antibiotics but what was really pleasing was that both the GP and the Nurse went through the signs of sepsis to look for.

05/09/2026

28/08/2026

27/08/2026

Light up your world PINK! for World Sepsis Day, 13th September 2026.

Communities across the country will shine PINK to raise awareness of Sepsis and honour the patients, survivors, bereaved and their loved ones affected by Sepsis.

Sepsis affects 84,000 Australians and sadly we lose 12,000 Australians every year. That’s more than Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer and The national Road Toll combined (Sepsis Australia, 2026)

You can Light up PINK by

🩷 Lighting up your home, business, workplace or community space PINK
🩷 Wearing PINK and sharing your photos
🩷 Asking your council, MP to light up a local land mark PINK
🩷 Share your story or your loved ones sepsis story to raise awareness.

Sepsis Advocates will keep working to stop preventable deaths due to Sepsis.

Don’t forget to share your PINK pictures.

26/08/2026

What could this be?
Something is coming…
I’m excited!