Mom's Sepsis Battle: From Coma to Relearning to Walk

In 2015, Audrey Wiggins experienced a rapid decline in health, initially mistaking flu-like symptoms for the common flu. Her condition worsened, leading to severe sepsis that required hospitalization. Wiggins spent 10 days in the intensive care unit, including five days in a medically induced coma, during which she fought for her life. She later had to undergo extensive rehabilitation to relearn basic functions, including walking. The ordeal left her with lasting effects, such as compromised immunity and occasional fatigue.

Wiggins, married to professional golfer Marc Leishman, has since established the Begin Again Foundation to raise awareness about sepsis. She has also authored a children's book designed to help families recognize the warning signs of this life-threatening condition. Her advocacy stems from her own near-fatal experience and the realization of how little public knowledge existed about sepsis in 2015, emphasizing the critical role of early detection and treatment.