New Triangle resident teams up with Sepsis Trust
ONE of the newest residents of Winnersh Triangle has announced a £10,000 donation to the UK Sepsis Trust (UKST).
At a grand opening ceremony on June 1, 200 Becton, Dickinson and Company (BD) associates welcomed deputy mayor of Wokingham, Cllr John Kaiser, Jane Fogg from the UKST , and Steve McManus, Chief Executive Officer of the Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust to the firm’s new premises.
A raffle held during the grand opening raised £650 and BD aims to donate £10,000 in total over the course of the next year through various fundraising activities.
Sepsis, also known as blood poisoning (septicaemia), is a life-threatening condition that arises when the body’s response to an infection injures its own tissues and organs. Sepsis may lead to shock, multiple organ failure and death especially if not recognised early and treated promptly.
Dr Ron Daniels, Chief Executive, the UK Sepsis Trust, said: “Sepsis has a devastating human cost.
“Every day in the UK, individuals and families have their lives torn apart by the condition, but better awareness and education for healthcare professionals could prevent thousands of unnecessary deaths.
“It’s the extraordinary generosity of supporters like BD that allows us to continue to spread the word; developing an awareness campaign for adults and educating healthcare professionals.
“The UKST hopes to raise awareness in Wokingham and collaborate with local services to improve sepsis care in the area and across the country.
“UKST is privileged to be BD’s Charity of the Year, and we’d like to say a huge thank you from us all for supporting this cause.
“We’re looking forward to working closely with an organisation that shares our principles, knows our field so well and presents myriad opportunities to make big changes to the way sepsis is handled, saving thousands of lives in the process.”
Mike Fairbourn, vice president and general manager BD UK and Ireland, said: “This event celebrated our recent move to the Winnersh Triangle business park, which was a key part of the company’s growth strategy for the future, enhancing our geographical connectivity as well as positioning us at the centre of a growing economic, technology and innovation hub.
“We were delighted to welcome our speakers, and we hope to continue to work with them as a key local employer in the local area.”