Some people find they really struggle with work after surviving necrotising fasciitis. 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 NF. Personally, after my own battle with NF in 2011, work was very difficult for me [...]
Nathan Penfold tells us about Wheelie Access, designed to help people all over the world become accustomed to a new or existing disability. "I first heard of The Lee Spark NF Foundation when my uncle Jonathan was in recovery from NF as he was in contact with Dee Cartledge, the Founder of The Lee Spark [...]
Now the winter is hitting 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 [...]
Bereavement during normal times is heartbreaking and can be extremely hard to comes to terms with. Bereavement during COVID-19 has been even harder. As you are aware these times, almost one year ago we all have tried our very best to remain positive . Hanging on to every news-bulletin in hope that later on that [...]
Want to 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 care to offer your support and help to raise awareness, all showing our charity details. You can see the full range here. Raising awareness [...]
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 [...]
A reminder that we offer support for those struggling with anxieties or PTSD. Our survivor Becky is on-hand to offer one-on-one support if you find yourself having mental health issues after contracting necrotizing fasciitis. Many survivors find the mental recovery is as challenging as the physical, so please do reach out if you want to [...]
Mum's horror: "I slipped on the floor & cut my head on oven door – then I got a flesh-eating bug which ATE my face, I nearly died" Four years ago Donna Corden's life changed when, after waking from a coma, she was met with the words: 'Your face is missing.' She had fallen victim [...]
One of the aims of The Lee Spark Necrotising Fasciitis (NF) Foundation is to help the medical profession gain a better understanding of how NF develops, how it can be identified early, and how it can be treated. We were selected to be part of a five year EU programme working with seven European countries. [...]
We were excited yesterday to take part in the latest Group A Streptococcus working party. Working alongside the fantastic Marina Morgan and the Healthcare Infection Society, we were proud to represent our survivors and families of the bereaved of NF. Our place on the group is to make sure that the patient experience is considered [...]