Sepsis Alliance is the first and leading sepsis organization in the U.S. working in all 50 states to save lives and reduce suffering.Sepsis is the body’s overwhelming and life-threatening response to infection which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure, and death.

Core values

- **Awareness and Education**: The organization has significantly increased awareness of sepsis among American adults from 19% in 2003 to 65% in recent years, which is crucial for early identification and treatment[4][5].
- **Policy and Advocacy**: Sepsis Alliance works to impact sepsis-related policies, laws, and regulations, promoting legislation such as the PASTEUR Act and Lulu’s Law, which can lead to better healthcare outcomes and public health policies[1].
- **Support and Resources**: They provide extensive resources, including a virtual support community, educational programs for healthcare professionals, and a collection of sepsis experiences, which help survivors, caregivers, and healthcare providers[1][4].
- **Addressing Disparities**: The organization is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, particularly addressing the higher incidence and mortality rates of sepsis among Black Americans and other vulnerable populations[5].
- **Economic Impact**: By reducing the burden of sepsis, they contribute to lowering the significant economic costs associated with sepsis care, which exceeds $62 billion annually in the U.S.[2].