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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

    Carol Raye


    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.

    Read Carol’s story here.

    Type: Survivor

    Denese Lovvorn


    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.

    Type: Family Member

    Christian John Lillis


    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.

    Read Peggy’s story here.

    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

    Sara Embry


    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.

    Read Sara’s story here.

    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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