This summer PLF welcomed three new members to our Board of Directors: Christina Fuhrman, Rich Dexter and Dr. Bruce Hirsch. Christina Fuhrman a stay-at-home mom who lives in Columbia, MO with her husband Dane, son Oren (2), and daughter Pearl (4). She and Pearl are both C. diff survivors. Christina offers …
Flags across the nation are at half-staff after mass killings in Ohio and Texas, where the perpetrator targeted victims who are Latino and immigrants. The last thing Americans need are any actions by our own federal government that echo such stigma, threaten discrimination in health treatment and cut off consumers …
In preparation for our 2019 National C diff Summit and Lobby Day, Advocates Council members were asked to reach out to their federal legislators to schedule appointments. Some Advocates were able to quickly secure their appointments, usually with a staff member. For others, it took some persistence. Frustratingly, each office had …
Our Executive Director was interviewed by George Bodarky on WFUV’s CityScape. LISTEN: Brooklyn Man Battles Deadly Infection ON WFUV.
On Monday, April 8th Peggy Lillis Foundation convened its fourth annual National C. diff Summit at Gallaudet University in Washington, DC. The Summit welcomed more than 70 participants, including 25 members of PLF’s Advocates Council for a day of learning, discussion and networking. Another 100 people watched the Summit sessions …
