On June 6^th, Step on Sepsis returns to WakeMed Soccer Park for the 6^th year! Step on Sepsis brings together sepsis awareness advocates all over Research Triangle with a common goal of saving lives through raising awareness.
 
Learn more at StepOnSepsis.org


Step on Sepsis was first started by Jerry Minore's Coventry friends and neighbors in Cary, North Carolina. Jerry had suddenly died from sepsis and the friends and neighbors wanted to raise sepsis awareness while honoring his memory. 
 

About Sepsis

Sepsis is the body's overwhelming and life-threatning response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death. Sepsis kills more than 270,000 Americans each year.

• Sepsis kills more people than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and AIDS - combined.
• Sepsis claims more children's lives than cancer.
• Sepsis is the leading cause of death in hospitals.
• It can strike anyone at any time.
• Sepsis is preventable and treatable in most cases - but it has to be recognized. 

• Sepsis Alliance is North America's leading resource and authority on sepsis.
• We advocate for patients and engage communities nationwide.
• More than 2.5 million visitors annually use the sepsis.org website.
• We have made significant contributions toward raising sepsis awareness, from 11% to 65% over the last ten years.
• Sepsis Alliance is recognized as a top non-profit by Guidestar and Great Nonprofits.