In loving memory of Jibraan

Funding research into Leukaemia-associated Sepsis

Our mission is to fund cutting-edge medical research to reduce the sepsis mortality in patients with Leukaemia and other cancers. The Foundation was set up in memory of our 18-year old son Jibraan who passed away in November 2024 as a result of sepsis associated with treatment of his leukaemia.

Jibraan

2006 — 2024

Portrait of Jibraan Chaudhary

The Jibraan Chaudhary Sepsis Research Foundation exists so that other parents don’t have to go through what we did.

— Jibraan’s Parents

Why we exist

In the UK, sepsis remains the leading cause of preventable death in leukaemia patients. We are changing that.

500k

Global diagnoses of leukaemia annually, each at risk of complications.

1 in 5

Deaths worldwide are associated with sepsis.

65%

Of leukaemia-related deaths involve sepsis during treatment.

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what we aim to achieve

Changing the future, together.

Our ultimate goal, in Jibraan’s memory, is to discover new treatment and management options to ensure that chemotherapy-associated sepsis is a thing of the past.

Medical research into chemotherapy-associated sepsis in leukaemia patients

Research

We fund innovative research to improve the prevention and treatment of chemotherapy-associated sepsis in leukaemia patients.

Support and resources for families affected by leukaemia and sepsis

Support

Practical grants, resources and community for families walking the road we walked.

Our goal

Most Importantly Keeping Families Together

Community fundraising in support of JCSR Foundation's medical research

Fundraise

From bake sales to marathons — everyday people carrying Jibraan’s spark forward.

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Advocacy

We’re using Jibraan’s story to raise awareness of sepsis in leukaemia and help drive meaningful change.

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Jibraan’s Legacy

The Heart of Our Foundation

Jibraan had a brilliant mind, a quick wit and a future full of promise. He loved making people laugh, challenged everyone around him to think differently, and dreamed of studying Theoretical Physics at university.

When his life was tragically cut short by chemotherapy-associated sepsis, his family made a promise that his legacy would live on through research, hope and the determination to protect others.

Collage of images of Jibraan in different stages of his life doing fun activities. Jibraan Chaudhary, whose legacy continues through the work of the JCSR Foundation

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Every donation directly supports our mission to fund vital research into chemotherapy-associated sepsis and help save lives.

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The facts that matter

Understanding leukaemia and its effects on the body

What is Leukaemia?

Leukaemia is a group of cancers in the bone marrow, causing an abnormal increase in the number of white blood cells produced

Medical information about sepsis and the body's response to infection

What is Sepsis?

Sepsis is a life-threatening response to infection and remains a major risk during chemotherapy for leukaemia, affecting up to 63% of patients.

JCSR Foundation's research strategy for preventing and treating chemotherapy-associated sepsis

Our Research Strategy

As we gear up towards awarding our first research grants, we have defined a comprehensive Research Strategy

Grief moved us to build this. Will you help us keep going?

Every gift, every hour of your time, every share of Jibraan’s story turns into research that will save someone else.

Latest news and updates

Research milestones, community stories, campaign news — the ongoing work of keeping Jibraan’s promise.

15 October 2026

World Health Summit 2026

Closing the Gaps in Sepsis Diagnosis and Care. Hosted by the Global Sepsis Alliance

1 July 2026

Parliament Roundtable: Cancer, Infection and Sepsis

JCSR Foundation joins a parliamentary roundtable, calling for infection prevention, sepsis and antimicrobial resistance to become priorities in cancer care.

18 June 2026

Sepsis in Cancer Care: Guardian Supplement

JCSR Foundation highlights sepsis in cancer care in a Guardian supplement, calling for better infection prevention, research, and patient protection.

For researchers

Working on this? We want to hear from you.

We welcome proposals from UK-based principal investigators studying sepsis in immunocompromised oncology patients. Small seed grants and longer collaborative funding available.

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Our Partners

Working together to create change.

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Creating lasting change

Together, we can create a future where chemotherapy-associated sepsis is no longer a life-threatening complication.