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 …
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 …
Q & A – Angus the Super Sniffer Angus uses his Super Sniffer to hunt for the superbug, C. diff. What is a day like in the life of Angus? Angus gets up at 4am to start getting ready for work. He enjoys a wrestle and a game of tag …
Do You Have An Antibiotic Habit? I hung my head, resting my hands on my very pregnant belly, trying to calm the early contractions as our 22 month-old daughter lay in the hospital bed, terribly sick and afraid. Her little brown curls framed her sunken and pale face, acting as …
