Katy Grainger

06/16/2026

Hi, I’m Katy Grainger. 👋

I’m a sepsis survivor, amputee, speaker, advocate, author, and living proof that life can still be extraordinary after unimaginable challenges.

A small cut on my thumb turned into a fight for my life when I developed sepsis. The infection led to the loss of both of my legs below the knee and half of several fingertips. In a matter of days, everything changed.

But this page isn’t about what I lost, it’s about what I found.

Over the years, I’ve built a life filled with purpose, resilience, and hope. Through sharing my journey online, we’ve created an incredible community that reaches millions of people every month across TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook, helping to raise awareness of sepsis and its life-changing impact.

My mission is simple: to ensure more people know the signs of sepsis, seek help sooner, and understand that survival is only the beginning of the story.

Today, I speak around the world, advocate for sepsis awareness, support fellow survivors and amputees, and continue to show what’s possible when determination meets adversity.

One of my proudest achievements has been publishing my first book, “Finding Solid Footing: Thriving Beyond the Unimaginable.” In it, I share the lessons, challenges, and triumphs that helped me rebuild my life after sepsis. It’s a story of resilience, hope, and finding strength when everything feels uncertain.

If you’re new here, you’ll find:
✨ Real-life sepsis awareness
✨ Amputee life and disability advocacy
✨ Motivation and resilience
✨ Honest conversations about overcoming adversity
✨ A community that lifts each other up

Whether you’re a survivor, a caregiver, a healthcare professional, or simply someone looking for inspiration, I’m so glad you’re here.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Together, we can save lives through awareness and prove that even after the unimaginable, it’s possible to find solid footing again. 💙

06/14/2026

Have you read Finding Solid Footing yet ? 💭 📖

Now available on Amazon 🔗

06/13/2026

It was a joy and honor to be interviewed by Jackie Duda on the Laughter through Tears Podcast. Please check out or interview as we discuss or sepsis advocacy work with Sepsis Alliance, life as a sepsis survivor and amputee, and my new life as an author!

Katy Grainger is a septic shock survivor and member of the amputee ...

06/12/2026

Let’s talk collaboratively working together to improve sepsis awareness and outcomes. No matter where you live in this beautiful world, individuals impacted directly and indirectly by sepsis is something we all have in common.

Every year, 49 million people develop sepsis, and around 11 million people lose their lives to this devastating condition. That’s one death every 3 seconds.

Yet despite these shocking numbers, there is no official statistic showing how many people know someone who has been affected by sepsis. The reality is that the number is almost certainly in the billions. Every person diagnosed has family, friends, colleagues, neighbours and healthcare professionals whose lives are impacted too.

Sepsis doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, at any age, and it can change a life forever in a matter of hours.

The more we talk about sepsis, the more lives we can save through early recognition and treatment. Awareness isn’t just important—it can be the difference between life and death.

💙 Know the signs. Trust your instincts. Ask, “Could it be sepsis?”

SaveLives

06/11/2026

Thank you Dr. Steven Simpson and for showcasing my book, Finding Solid Footing: Thriving Beyond the Unimaginable, at in Washington, DC. It is an honor to have our distinguished audience learning more about the patient and family experience of sepsis through my story.

06/11/2026

What an honor to represent sepsis survivors and their families while working to improve sepsis outcomes
on Capitol Hill!

A powerful day on Capitol Hill.

Today, Sepsis Alliance team members, board members, and advocates came together on Capitol Hill to meet with members of the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

Together, we're advocating for bipartisan action that can help save lives and limbs and improve outcomes for millions of Americans.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and shared their story. Your voices are making a difference.

Learn more about Sepsis Alliance advocacy at SepsisVoices.org.

06/09/2026

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06/07/2026

My top 5 horror stories?

For me, nothing will ever top sepsis.

A condition that can start with what feels like a simple infection but can escalate in hours, leading to organ failure, limb loss, and death.

I know because I lived it.

Sepsis stole my limbs, changed my body forever, and completely rewrote my life. Becoming an amputee wasn’t something I ever imagined would be part of my story, but it is.

If sharing my experience helps just one person recognise the signs early and seek medical help, then it’s worth it.

Sepsis doesn’t discriminate. It can affect anyone, at any age, in any stage of health.

Know the signs. Trust your instincts. Don’t ignore it.

Because the scariest horror story is the one that happens in real life. 💚

AmputeeAwareness

06/05/2026

It’s not too late! Hope to se you there!

There is still space to join us for the 2nd Annual Unite for Sepsis Symposium, an immersive event focused on advancing sepsis research, care, and innovation.

Hosted by Sepsis Alliance, this gathering brings together clinicians, researchers, healthcare leaders, innovators, policymakers, patient advocates, and more — all united in transforming the future of sepsis.

Learn more and register at UniteforSepsis.org!