Carol is a certified Neuro-Linguistic Practitioner, retired accounting professional, musician, and C. diff advocacy champion. She is a C. diff survivor and has been advocating for awareness and education for many years. Carol is also the Chair of the Peggy Lillis Foundation Peer Support Network.

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Pam is a C. diff survivor, advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation and a member of the Oregon Health Authority: Healthcare Acquired Infection Advisory Committee. She lives in Portland Oregon with her husband, two daughters, and golden retriever. In her free time she enjoys spending time outdoors and baking. Pam was the recipient of PLF’s 2023 Advocate Award.

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Denese is a licensed aesthetician, small business owner, and proud C. diff survivor. She is starting her journey as a PLF volunteer after her own battle with C. diff, which began in August 2024 following a misdiagnosis that led to hospitalization and recurrence. Her infection developed after taking an antibiotic prescribed for a dental procedure, and she is now passionate about raising awareness and supporting others facing similar challenges.

Christian is the CEO of the Peggy Lillis Foundation, which he co-founded with his brother Liam, following their mother’s death from a community-acquired C. diff infection in April 2010. He has led PLF to be the preeminent national organization for C. diff patient education and advocacy. Under Christian, PLF has built a volunteer program, convened national gatherings of advocates and scientists, and pioneered educational materials to raise awareness for C. diff patients.

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Dr. Hirsch is a graduate of Cornell University Medical College. His infectious disease practice focuses on optimizing the complete health of a person. Illness is not just biology – we are often impacted in every aspect of our lives. The irony of infection resulting from antibiotics manifesting as Clostridioides difficile colitis has been one professional focus.

Sara is a wife, mother of 3, and a C. diff survivor after contracting the disease from a public place. She and her husband are modern day homesteaders in Kentucky, who strive to raise most of what they consume and look for natural alternatives when possible. C. diff struck hard at the beginning of her third pregnancy, and after a failed round of vancomycin and being bed-bound over a month, was able to find relief through natural remedies.

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