Her devastated family have shared a warning after she went from watching TV to fighting for her life
The family of a healthy 13 year old girl who died suddenly after suffering with 'flu symptoms', have been left devastated by the shocking death of their daughter.
The young girl had been suffering with flu symptoms, but nothing of concern, however little did the family know she had developed, sepsis.Lauren’s heartbroken mum and dad, Sarah and Chris, have set up a JustGiving page in their daughter's honour, The Mirror reports, to raise funds for Sepsis research in a bid to raise awareness of the "silent killer" that stuck their daughter.
"One minute she was laid on the settee at home, watching Modern Family and complaining about the flavour of Lucozade she had been bought. Less than 12 hours later she was fighting for her life at Alder Hey.The family want to raise funds for Sepsis Research FEAT, a charity set up in 2013 and which describes the condition as a "hidden killer."
"We want to concentrate our fundraising efforts going forward towards research into treatments for sepsis. That is why we have decided to join with Sepsis Research FEAT in their fundraising initiatives: to improve outcomes for those affected by sepsis."
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