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Largest ever donation to Sepsis Research
Largest ever donation to Sepsis Research in memory of Paul Fraser & Louise Swankie We are hugely grateful to have received a donation of £11,500 raised in memory of Paul Fraser and Louise Swankie. Relatives Chris, Stewart, and Raymond and their family and friends organized a Sepsis Research Awareness and Fundraising Night at the Spinnaker […]
Sepsis Research partners with Scottish Government
For second Scotland-wide Sepsis campaign Scotland’s second nationwide sepsis campaign officially launches today at an event at the Roslin Institute, raising awareness of the early signs of sepsis. Sepsis Research is delighted to have been able help finance the campaign in partnership with the Scottish Government. It will make sure more and more people all […]
Sepsis study to focus on genes in quest for treatments
Pioneering research is to focus on the role genes play in determining how likely people are to die from infection in the hope it will speed the search for new medicines. Scientists say the study could help identify those most vulnerable to sepsis, which kills more than 50,000 people in the UK each year and […]
Profits from poetry written from the heart will help sepsis research
Profits From Poetry Written In the space of sixty-two hours In late August 2012, Craig Stobo lost half his family to sepsis and almost lost his own life, too, to the illness. While recovering in hospital and in the midst of profound shock and grief, he began writing poems to his late wife, Fiona, and […]
Grant Thornton UK’s New Charity Drive
Grant Thornton UK launches new charity drive to tackle Scotland’s silent killer Grant Thornton has launched a new charity partnership in Scotland in a bid to help tackle a condition dubbed ‘Scotland’s silent killer’. The leading business and financial advisor is aiming to raise thousands for the charity Sepsis Research (FEAT) through fundraising drives and […]
TRADING PLACES: Sepsis Research appoints first Chief Operating Officer
TRADING PLACES SEPSIS RESEARCH (FEAT) has appointed Colin Graham as its first Chief Operating Officer as the Scottish-based charity sets its sights on raising more money to fight the life-threatening illness. Colin, a charity sector veteran with 21 years of experience, will be responsible for developing awareness of the charity and overseeing its fundraising and […]
Tough Mudder – UK wide May – September 2019
Tough Mudder Tough Mudder is an obstacle course created by British Special Forces to test strength, stamina, and mental grit. There is no race against time, it’s not about how fast you can cross the finish line. It’s a challenge that requires teamwork and the courage to push the boundaries of your comfort zone. Whether […]
FEAT celebrates launch of Scotland-wide Sepsis campaign
Today marks the start of a Scotland-wide campaign to raise public awareness of the signs and symptoms of sepsis, through a successful partnership between FEAT and the Scottish Government. This national campaign, which FEAT have been delighted to help finance, will hopefully significantly raise public awareness of sepsis throughout the length and breadth of Scotland […]
FEATURES Awards 2014-2018
FEATURES Awards 2014-2018 We launched the FEATURES Awards on World Sepsis Day 2014 and provided small grant funding through this awards scheme until 2019, when we replaced these with a new research undertaking to support the work of The Roslin Institute, a global-leading research centre for sepsis. Winners of FEATURES awards included:
Sepsis Research Trustees meet Health Secretary
Sepsis Research Trustees A new Scotland-wide awareness-raising campaign on the dangers of sepsis has been announced by Health Secretary Shona Robison. Health Secretary Shona Robison made the announcement following a meeting with the sepsis awareness charity Sepsis Research. The campaign will raise awareness amongst Scots of the often-silent symptoms of the condition, which can be […]
