The Logan County High School chapter of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) has been working with its state organization to better educate the community and raise funds for this year’s State Outreach Project, the Sepsis Alliance.
The Sepsis Alliance is the largest Sepsis advocacy organization in the United States, with a stated mission to “save lives and reduce suffering by raising awareness of Sepsis as a medical emergency.” Sepsis is a potentially life-threatening condition caused by the body's response to an infection. Sepsis occurs when chemicals normally released into the bloodstream needed to fight an infection are out of balance, triggering changes that can damage multiple organ systems. The disease affects more than 1.6 million people in the United States annually—one every 20 seconds.
Beginning in September, FCCLA chapter members learned or furthered their understanding about Sepsis. For October, club members recognized the week of the 22nd as Sepsis Awareness Week. During the week, club members presented information concerning this condition to their classmates and made additional information available via electronic media.
November club members held a “Chuck the Change” event, which consisted of staffing buckets around campus to collect loose change. It was a cold, rainy afternoon, but due to their efforts, a check for $100 will be forwarded to the Sepsis Alliance to aid in their mission.
Local club sponsors are Mrs. Joella Morrow and Mrs. Amy Taylor. Additional information concerning Sepsis is available at sepsis.org.