Kilkenny Castle to light up tonight (Friday) to raise awareness of life-threatening infection
Friday, September 13 is World Sepsis Day
Kilkenny Castle will light up red tonight (Friday) for 'Lil Red's Legacy Sepsis Awareness Campaign' on World Sepsis Day.
Sepsis, sometimes called Septicaemia or blood poisoning, is a life-threatening reaction to an infection that can lead to tissue damage, multiple organ failure and sometimes death, especially if it’s not spotted early and treated promptly. This happens when the body’s immune system overreacts to the infection.
Up-and-coming rap artist Sean Hughes from Finglas in Dublin was only 15 years old when he died from sepsis on January 12, 2018. His dad Joe and mum Karen, both trustees of the charity, have been sharing his story ever since to raise awareness through the campaign and their involvement with the Irish Sepsis Foundation.
Sepsis is a medical emergency, and you should call 999 or 112 as soon as possible if you suspect you or someone else has Sepsis. - FOR MORE INFORMATION, CLICK HERE