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77-Year-Old Sepsis Survivor Walks 102 Miles for Research

9/14/2025

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Robin Shuckburgh, a 77-year-old sepsis survivor, is walking 102 miles along The Cotswold Way to raise funds for Sepsis Research.
He has raised over £7,000, far exceeding his £500 goal.
Diagnosed with sepsis in 2023, he faced life-threatening challenges and aims to raise awareness of its rapid escalation.
His journey has prompted community discussions about sepsis and personal loss.
Sepsis causes approximately 50,000 deaths annually in the UK, more than major cancers.

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Story summary

Robin Shuckburgh, a 77-year-old sepsis survivor, is walking 102 miles along The Cotswold Way to raise funds for Sepsis Research.
He has raised over £7,000, far exceeding his £500 goal.
Diagnosed with sepsis in 2023, he faced life-threatening challenges and aims to raise awareness of its rapid escalation.
His journey has prompted community discussions about sepsis and personal loss.
Sepsis causes approximately 50,000 deaths annually in the UK, more than major cancers.