Mollie is a nurse practitioner practicing in Pittsburgh, PA and has been in Nursing for almost 20 years, the latter being spent as an Emergency Room Nurse Practitioner in an urban setting. She holds certifications in Family Practice & Emergency Medicine. In addition to being a nurse and medical provider, she is also a wife and mother of 2 small children and a golden retriever. She is a C. diff survivor and advocate, understanding first hand what this illness is capable of.

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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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Caitlin is a C. diff survivor and advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. She is a wife, mother of three young children and a nurse. Caitlin dealt with recurrent and refractory C. diff for almost a year due to an unnecessary course of antibiotics, followed by a delay in diagnosis from primary care. She received multiple FMTs and they saved her life. They are effective even in the worst C. diff cases. Caitlin plans to spend the rest of her career focused on antibiotic stewardship, access to treatment and prevention education. Everyone deserves the care she received, because it works.

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Spencer is an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. His wife, Minnie, is a C. diff survivor and also a PLF Advocate. When he has the odd moment off he enjoys playing tabletop games and attending concerts with his wife.

Trish is a retired Certified Public Accountant. She acquired C. diff from a public place after her early retirement. After 8 years of recurrent C. diff infections treated with only antibiotics, she searched and found Vowst and FMT treatments. She has since received one FMT and two Vowst treatments. With attention to diet and nutrition, she is now back to her normal weight. Her C. diff journey includes continuing to reclaim her mental wellness by being an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation and spending time with her husband and family.

Minnie is a C. diff survivor and an advocate for the Peggy Lillis Foundation. She is a stay-at-home mother of two. In her free time, she loves to play video games as well as spend time hiking and camping with family.

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