Peggy Lillis Foundation is building a nationwide C. diff (Clostridioides difficile) awareness movement by educating the public, empowering advocates, and shaping policy.
The Impact of C. Diff.
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C. diff caused nearly 500,000 infections in one year, and 29,000 deaths.
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20,000 children experience a C. diff infection annually, up from 17,000 a decade ago.
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C. diff may colonize the human colon. It is present in 2-5% of the population.
NEWS & EVENTS
Virtual Webinar: Budget Cuts and C. diff
We invite you to join an urgent webinar hosted by the Peggy Lillis Foundation as we examine the likely consequences of proposed federal spending funding cuts.
2025 Changing the Odds Gala
Please join us at our sixteenth annual gala to raise critical dollars to combat C. diff and increase awareness of this infection.
Mollie’s Story
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.
Ricky’s Story
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.
About Peggy.
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.
Take Action.
There are a variety of ways to fight C. diff. Check out the opportunities to do something great below!
