Raising Pediatric Sepsis Awareness

After Evelyn passed away, we felt a deep responsibility to share her story and raise awareness about sepsis in children. We never knew how quickly sepsis could take the life of a healthy, vibrant child, and we want other families to recognize the signs and understand the importance of early treatment.

Today, Evelyn’s story is at the heart of our commitment to pediatric sepsis awareness. By sharing her story, we hope to educate families, encourage early recognition, and help prevent another family from experiencing the heartbreak of losing a child to sepsis.

Evelyn may no longer be here, but her smile, her spirit, and her story continue to make a difference. We will carry her with us always—and continue to let her light shine.

Evelyn's sepsis story featured on ENDSEPSIS.org

Evelyn's sepsis story featured on Sepsis.org

The Bauer family was honored with a proclamation signed by Governor DeWine, officially designating September as Sepsis Awareness Month.

University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's, The Science of Health Story