I’m proud to announce the launch of the Peggy Lillis Foundation Speakers Bureau, a new initiative designed to elevate the voices of those most impacted by Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) and to expand education and awareness about this devastating infection.

C. diff remains one of the most common and deadly healthcare-associated infections in the United States, yet it is still widely misunderstood and underrecognized. At the Peggy Lillis Foundation, we believe that change begins with education — and that education is most powerful when it is grounded in lived experience and expert insight.

What Is the Peggy Lillis Foundation Speakers Bureau?

The Peggy Lillis Foundation Speakers Bureau is a curated program connecting audiences with trained and vetted speakers, including survivors, family members, clinicians, and researchers.

Each speaker brings a unique perspective that helps audiences understand:

• The real-world impact of C. diff on patients and families
• Gaps in prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
• Why patient-centered care must be at the heart of healthcare decision-making

Learn more about the program and available speakers:
👉 Explore the Speakers Bureau

Why C. diff Education and Patient Stories Matter

C. diff infections can be life-threatening, recurrent, and emotionally devastating. Personal stories — paired with clinical and scientific expertise — help move C. diff from an abstract diagnosis to a human reality.

Through this Speakers Bureau, we aim to:

• Improve understanding of C. diff among healthcare professionals and the public
• Elevate patient and caregiver voices
• Encourage stronger infection prevention and antibiotic stewardship
• Inspire action that leads to better outcomes and saved lives

Topics Covered by Our C. diff Speakers

Organizations, media outlets, and educational institutions can request speakers who address a wide range of C. diff–related topics, including:

Patient and Caregiver Experience With C. diff

• Primary and recurrent infection
• Long-term physical and emotional effects
• Navigating care, treatment decisions, and recovery

Prevention, Stewardship, and Patient-Centered Care

• Antibiotic stewardship and infection prevention
• Healthcare-associated infections and patient safety
• Access to effective treatments and compassionate care

Who Can Request a Speaker?

Speakers from the Peggy Lillis Foundation Speakers Bureau are available for:

• Media interviews and press briefings
• Healthcare conferences and professional meetings
• Continuing education programs
• Community events and advocacy initiatives

If you are planning an event or seeking an expert or patient voice, you can request a speaker directly through our website:
👉 Request a Speaker

Advancing the Mission of the Peggy Lillis Foundation

The Speakers Bureau is one more way we are advancing our mission to build a world where C. diff infections are rare, treatable, and survivable.