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sounding the alarm

bringing together patients, families, and clinicians for c. diff awareness.

Peggy Lillis Foundation’s Speaker’s Bureau provides access to vetted speakers who are passionate about raising C. diff awareness, educating healthcare providers and laypeople, and ultimately saving lives threatened by C. diff. We maintain a directory of inspirational speakers, including C. diff survivors, family members, scientists, and healthcare professionals, who serve as educators and ambassadors for C. diff awareness.

The speakers provide messaging consistent with Peggy Lillis Foundation’s mission of building a national movement to combat C. diff infections by educating the public, empowering volunteers, and shaping policy. Our diverse group of speakers can cover a range of topics, including:

Our diverse group of speakers can cover a range of topics, including:

  • Raise awareness about C. diff infections
  • The impact of primary and recurrent C. diff
  • Socio-emotional impact of C. diff infections
  • Antibiotic overuse

    Our speakers are available for the following opportunities:

    • Print, audio, and video press interviews
    • Presentations at conferences and company meetings
    • Participation in continuing education events and programs
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    Type: Survivor

    Caitlin McClain


    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.

    Read Caitlin’s story here.

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    Click below to reach out and request one of our speakers for a press or educational opportunity. Please note that we request any travel costs associated with attending events or meetings are covered by the requesting organization/company.