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Sisters Bridget Brady and Michelle Fitzpatrick are embarking on a challenging fundraiser next weekend in memory of their father Michael Brady from Barrack Street in Newry who died in March 2020 from sepsis.
The girls are raising funds for the UK Sepsis Trust by taking part in the Three Peaks Challenge, climbing the highest peaks in England, Scotland and Wales all within 24hrs between 6 and 7 September.
Sepsis is a serious, life-threatening condition that can develop quickly, and recognising the symptoms early is absolutely vital as timely treatment can be the difference between life and death.
The challenge is one of the toughest endurance challenges you can get, involving climbing the highest mountains in Scotland (Ben Nevis - 1,345m), England (Scafell Pike - 978m), and Wales (Snowdon - 1,085m) within the 24 hours.
The sisters will be battling exhaustion, steep climbs, unpredictable weather, and barely any sleep while covering over 23 miles on foot and traveling 462 miles between peaks. But every step, every struggle, and every aching muscle will be worth it with their mission to help raise awareness, support research, and help ensure that others don’t have to face the same heartbreak they did.
Explaining the reason for doing the challenge Michelle said “The UK Sepsis Trust means so much to us because we lost our dad to sepsis, an illness we knew so little about before it touched our family. Taking on the Three Peaks Challenge on 6-7th September 2025 is our way of honouring his memory while helping others to recognise the signs early and avoid the same heartbreak. For us, it’s about turning our loss into something meaningful, raising awareness, and hopefully saving lives in his name. We are so thankful for every single donation and all the support we’ve received along the way, it truly means the world to us.”
If you would like to support Michelle and Bridget's fundraiser please go to: www.justgiving.com
By donating, you’re helping us spread the word about this condition and giving others the chance to catch it early. Every single pound you donate will make a real difference—whether it helps a family get vital support, funds research for better treatments, or spreads awareness that could save someone’s life.
