It’s December! which means it’s officially Christmas (that’s what we think anyway) and what better way to spread some Christmas cheer, save the planet and do some good for an important cause than to send a charity e-card. We’ve teamed up with the lovely people at DontSendMeACard.com to offer e-cards to anyone who would like [...]
Our Founder Dee's experience On the anniversary of his passing, our founder Dee reflects on the loss of her son, Lee Spark, and the bereavement process in the days, weeks, months and years following his death from necrotising fasciitis 22 years ago. What happens when our loved ones pass away? My personal journey loosing my [...]
What is Smile Amazon? Everyone loves the convenience of shopping online and Amazon is at the forefront of the online shopping revolution. Now you can shop online and donate through Amazon Smile at the same time - it's so simple! Did you know when shopping through Smile Amazon you can request a donation to your [...]
Now the weather is cooling you'll be needing one of our beautiful hoodies to keep you warm! It's your time to show your support for The Lee Spark Foundation with our exclusive hoodies! You can chose from either Black/Navy or Grey and our sizes are XS/S/M/L/XL/XXL/XXXL Size chart Take a look! Black [...]
How do I survive necrotising fasciitis? The key to surviving necrotising fasciitis is swift recognition and immediate treatment. High doses of antibiotics are usually required after diagnosis, but these on their own are insufficient to halt the infection. The most important element of treatment is the surgical removal of the infected dead and dying tissue. [...]
The Lee Spark NF Foundation are pleased to announce the next in our ‘Meet the Team’ series! We feel extremely proud to introduce Robert Wilkie, Trustee! Robert explains how he was introduced to The Lee Spark NF Foundation "I was introduced to The Lee Spark NF Foundation by its Scottish Ambassador (Elaine McCulloch) and I [...]
By raising awareness of necrotizing fasciitis you can support The Lee Spark NF Foundation and help to save a life! Have you ever wondered how you show your support and help to raise awareness for The Lee Spark Foundation? We are proud to share that we have some official merchandise for sale if you would [...]
Surviving necrotizing fasciitis – Robin's story We know that mortality rates can be low in some areas; here Robin tells us how he survived necrotizing fasciitis: "I developed NF in August 2014 in my shoulder. Initially I had severe pain in my right shoulder. As this week progressed, I developed some discolouration to my chest, [...]
Are you struggling with getting back to work after trauma? Whether it be finding a job, settling back into your old workplace, or struggling with your mental health; work can feel very different after the trauma of necrotising fasciitis. If you or a loved one are struggling with getting back to work after trauma, it [...]
I've always wondered why I caught necrotizing fasciitis Hi my name is Wayne and I was 32 at the time of my experience of necrotizing fasciitis. Here I share my diary with you. Predisposing factor Strep A throat. 3rd March 2011. Admitted to hospital that day as my condition had dramatically worsened. By the 5th [...]