We have a wonderful survivor who has experienced so much through her necrotising fasciitis journey and is going to be able to listen to you and understand your experiences and feelings. Becky has survived necrotising fasciitis and knows how you may be feeling. She's had those bad days, she's struggled with the same emotions and [...]
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It may be nice and warm now but soon you'll be needing one of our beautiful hoodies to keep you warm over the autumn and winter. 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 [...]
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 [...]
Paul Blakemore is taking on a 12-hour gaming stream to raise money for us! He explains why: “Hello. And this is my story.. or should I say all sufferers story... The disease is horrible. For some its more or less hidden (my right under arm and surrounded area) people still ask.. "what’s that by your [...]
A new report from researchers at the Cooper University Hospital in New Jersey suggests that necrotizing fasciitis may no longer be as rare as previously assumed, no thanks to climate change and global warming. Necrotizing fasciitis (NF) is a rapid-spreading, life-threatening bacterial disease that destroys the fascia, the tissue under the skin surrounding muscles, fats, [...]
Another case of flesh-eating bacteria (necrotising fasciitis) sends Tarpon Springs fisherman to the hospital. Necrotizing fasciitis is somewhat rare, but it’s called "flesh-eating" because the infection progresses so rapidly. George Billiris got it while wading in the Gulf of Mexico. It was just another day for fisherman George Billiris when he took his grandson out [...]
A pensioner who lost her arm after catching a flesh-eating bug (necrotising fasciitis) at church hall pilates class has won her claim in negligence against the NHS at the High Court. Patricia Austin, 78, contracted necrotising fasciitis after injuring her arm at a resistance band workout at a church hall in Aylesbury, on August 8, [...]
So exciting to share that Jacqui Dimmock is taking on the Prudential RideLondon! 46 miles - phew! Jacqui is taking part in Prudential RideLondon 46 to raise funds for prostate cancer and necrotising fasciitis/ severe streptococcal infection, two causes that have unfortunately hit close to home. Jacqui Dimmock She said "I want to [...]
We are fundraising for our beloved Anita. Anita was tragically taken from us on 16th June 2019. Anita was so cheerful and positive, and most would say 'high on life.' Her day to day living was centred around supporting others be it family, friends, or those she helped through her work. Anita was a tremendous [...]