You are key to saving lives
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Fast Heart Rate
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Fever
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Confusion
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Shortness of Breath
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Low Blood Pressure
Common symptoms of Sepsis:
Shaking or Chills
Our mission
To save lives through sepsis and toxic shock syndrome education and awareness, provide financial assistance to survivors and families, and support communities during times of crisis.
Saving lives, supporting survivors
Our Programs
Survivors & Families
Our programs focus on everyday needs like food, gas and housing so these remarkable survivors and families can stay focused on recovery.
Women
Our women’s programs educate communities on Toxic Shock Syndrome and provide women facing housing insecurity with safe feminine hygiene products.
Children
Our children’s programs remove barriers like short term housing, travel and everyday needs so families can focus and their children’s care.
TESTIMONIAL“I am extremely appreciative to the Begin Again Foundation for assisting me with my finances. It is so hard when you are a person in need and you think there is nowhere to turn.
THANK YOU ALL!”
— Bernice Blake
What is sepsis?
Sepsis is the body’s extreme response to an infection. Sepsis can result from an infection anywhere in the body, from a scratch gotten on the play ground or sports to influenza, COVID-19, urinary tract infections, toxic shock syndrome or meningitis.
SEPSIS IS A MEDICAL EMERGENCY.
Early detection can save lives.
Seek immediate medical care if you suspect someone has an infection that is not improving or is getting worse. Sepsis signs and symptoms include any of the following:
Fever or low temperature
Fast heart rate and rapid breathing
Rash that does not fade at touch
Cold hands and feet
Clammy or pale skin
Confusion, dizziness
Shortness of breath
Extreme pain or discomfort
Nausea and vomiting
Convulsions
Our story
Hear Marc and Audrey share how the Begin Again Foundation came to be.
Marc Leishman
Marc is an Australian-born professional golfer who plays for LIV Golf. Marc is a six-time PGA TOUR winner, Olympian (Tokyo 2020) and has played on the International Team in the President’s Cup four times.
Audrey Leishman
Audrey is a survivor, mom to Harvey, Ollie and Eva and wife to Marc. She’s the woman behind the mission and used her near-death experience in 2015 to start the Begin Again Foundation to help other survivors, families, women and communities in need.
Together, we provide support on the road to recovery
Our programs focus on everyday needs (like gas, food and housing) so you can stay focused on recovery.
Since 2016,
we have given over $2,200,000 to support survivors, families, children and communities in need through our programs.
Want to be inspired?
Meet some survivors.
Each survivor Begins Again. They share their stories to build community, spread hope and give voice to the deadly seriousness of sepsis, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS). They are our WHY.
Know the symptoms
so more survive
Early Recognition of sepsis and toxic shock syndrome (TSS) results in earlier treatment and better outcomes for survivors.
Our Impact
820
$1,000 grants to survivors
through our Begin Again Foundation Financial Aid Fund, formerly known as Leishline Financial Aid Fund
233,715
menstrual pads/liners to homeless women in southeastern VA
247
case management issues resolved providing debt relief and resources for recovery to survivors
52
children battling rare childhood cancers provided grants through
Leila Rose Foundation
6,491
families with sick children supported
at CHKD through our Begin Again Foundation Fund, formerly known as Butterfly Blessings
Updated August 9, 2024Suspect Sepsis. Save Lives.
PGA TOUR Pros share sepsis signs and symptoms.
Marc Leishman, Tiger Woods, Cam Smith, Brooks Koepka, Jason Day, Justin Rose, John Daly, Justin Thomas, Rory McIlroy, Webb Simpson, Xander Schauffele, Zach Johnson, Adam Scott, Kevin Kisner
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