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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: Family Member

    Spencer Hatch


    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.

    Type: Survivor

    Trish Fisher


    Trish is a retired Certified Public Accountant. She acquired C. diff from a public place after her early retirement. After 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.

    Type: Survivor

    Minnie Barber-Hatch


    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.

    Read Minnie’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.