When I lost my sister in 2010 to this deadly disease, I was stunned to find out how few knew anything about it. The blank looks people gave when I told what claimed this vibrant person. The Sepsis Alliance has done so much to educate the world about this preventable sickness. In addition it has provided me with a group of people I now consider my good friends. Their understanding and compassion has put me on a path of healing. I will forever be thankful.