31 Days Of CF: I Tried Something New And Found My Passion
Photo courtesy of Rachel Reschke Day 29 of 31 This is Rachel Reschke’s story: Hello! My name is Rachel and I am 29 years old. Growing up, I was compliant with my cystic fibrosis (CF)…
31 Days of CF
Every day in May, we will feature a story from someone in the cystic fibrosis community to mark Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. At the end of the month, our goal is to have a collection of stories that represent different perspectives on life with CF that help to inspire and empower our readers. Follow along with the series here or visit us on Facebook and Instagram, using the hashtag #31DaysofCF.
31 Days Of CF: My Sister’s Journey Inspired Me to Become an Advocate
Shannah Weller (Photo courtesy of Shannah Weller) Day 27 of 31 This is Shannah Weller’s (@shannahweller) story: On Jan. 20, 2019, my sister Jana left this world behind and gained an eternal one. She…
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Bautista Torres (Photo courtesy of Jessica Torres) Day 28 of 31 This is Jessica Torres (@jessi.v.torres) and Bautista’s story: Cystic fibrosis entered our lives without permission, turning everything upside down. After a more than weeklong hospitalization…
31 Days of CF: My Challenges Have Helped Me to Be a Better Mother
Katie Lockwood and her 8-week-old daughter, Magnolia. (Courtesy of Katie Lockwood) Day 21 of 31 This is Katie Lockwood’s (@chronicallyillfinanciallyfit) story: Growing up with cystic fibrosis, I still had a lot to be grateful…
31 Days of CF: How CF Dissolved All of My Predicaments in Life
Paul Jordaans and his lovely wife, Debbie. Photo courtesy of Paul Jordaans Day 25 of 31 This is Paul Jordaans’ story: Being born with cystic fibrosis (CF) in 1963 provided my mind with a…
31 Days of CF: I Want to Live Fully
Photo courtesy of Ashley Wilson Day 24 of 31 This is Ashley Wilson’s story: “I want to live life to the fullest.” This is a common phrase, but how many people actually live by it?…
31 Days of CF: Thanks to Trikafta, the Blinders in My Life Have Come Off
Photo courtesy of Maggie Ronayne Day 23 of 31 This is Maggie Ronayne’s story: Hi, my name is Maggie! I’m 26 years old and from Southeast Michigan. I always like to take the month…
31 Days of CF: My Service Dog, a Miracle ‘Gift From God’
Elizabeth Knight with her partner, Antonio Dominguez, and service dog in training, Piper. (Courtesy of Elizabeth Knight) Day 22 of 31 This is Elizabeth Knight’s (@65roses_poodle) story: This is my story about cystic…
31 Days of CF: How Will You Use Your Breath In This Life?
Photo courtesy of Katie Osborn Day 21 of 31 This is Katie Osborn’s story: A young woman toting an IV pole whilst reciting Shakespeare is not something you often experience. But this image visibly expresses my…
31 Days of CF: CF Isn’t Anything To Be Embarrassed Of
Ana Allen with her husband Brady Allen, and dogs Conley and Dixie. (Photo courtesy of Ana Allen) Day 20 of 31 This is Ana Allen’s (@ana_a_allen) story: While cystic fibrosis is the lifestyle I’ve…
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