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Help raise awareness of this preventable infection


During C. diff Awareness Month this November, join the Peggy Lillis Foundation and our partners to help fight CDI.

Together, we can make it history!

Peggy Lillis Foundation is building a nationwide C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) awareness movement by educating the public, empowering advocates, and shaping policy.

Most Common Healthcare Associated Infection

The Impact of C. Diff.


  • C. diff caused nearly 500,000 infections in one year, and 29,000 deaths.

  • 20,000 children experience a C. diff infection annually, up from 17,000 a decade ago.

  • C. diff may colonize the human colon. It is present in 2-5% of the population.

Mollie’s Story


Pennsylvania

Nurse Practitioner

A knowledgeable health care worker with a rigorous – and high risk – pregnancy, acquires C. diff. She shares with us her year-long journey back to health.

Mollie Lauck NP

Ricky’s Story


California

I am a stronger person because of it.

From caring for his dying grandmother came his own fight with C. diff. He continues to speak out to help educate others.

C. diff is a bacterium (germ) that causes diarrhea and colitis (an inflammation of the colon). C. diff infections can be life-threatening.

THE PROGRESSION OF A C. DIFF INFECTION

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About Peggy.


Our Inspiration

56-year-old kindergarten teacher’s death inspires movement

A single mom of two sons. A kindergarten teacher and vocal advocate for students. A loving partner with plans for retirement. In April 2010, a C. difficile infection took her from us – and inspired our work.

We’d Love to Meet You. Come Join Us.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3 | 7-11PM | 26 BRIDGE 26 BRIDGE STREET, BROOKLYN, NY

Changing the Odds

Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | 6:00-7:30 PM | Online

State of C. diff Virtual Town Hall

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