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.
Fizzy Clark’s son, Felton, 4, takes digestive enzymes to help him absorb nutrients and gain weight. (Courtesy of Faith “Fizzy” Clark) Day 31 of 31 This is Faith “Fizzy” Clark’s (@thefizzbit)…
Read morePhoto 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…
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…
McKenna, at right, with her twin brother Adam and older brother Matt, at left, in a family photo. (Courtesy of McKenna Pozsgai) Day 19 of 31 This is McKenna Pozsgai’s (@cf_sis_4_a_cure) story: Hi…
Photo courtesy of KC White Day 18 of 31 This is KC White’s story: I know I am alive today because of the generosity of others. For this reason, I am so grateful to every…
Photo courtesy of Heather McCoy Day 17 of 31 This is Heather McCoy’s (@heather_mccoy3) story: I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) at 7 weeks old on June 3, 1992. I tried to…
Photo courtesy of Amanda Biederman Day 16 of 31 This is Amanda Biederman’s story: Hi, I’m Amanda! I was diagnosed with CF when I was 4 years old. I am now 32 and CF has taken me…
Photo courtesy of Sumaiya Shahid Day 15 of 31 This is Sumaiya Shahid’s story: I am Sumaiya, an adult with cystic fibrosis (CF) from Pakistan, a country where most people are not even aware…
From left, Roman (a “bonus kid”), Shannon’s husband, Jason, Shannon, and Gavin (another “bonus kid). Photo courtesy of Shannon Miller Day 14 of 31 This is Shannon Miller’s story: Hi, I’m Shannon! I have cystic fibrosis (CF)…
Photo courtesy of Kristy Ann O’Connell Day 13 of 31 This is Kristy Ann O’Connell’s (@kris_anno) story: I have a weird relationship with CF these days. While my health has never been better, memories linger, emotional and…
Photo courtesy of Camille Richards Day 12 of 31 This is Camille Richards’ story: I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) seven years ago at the age of 19. Since then, I have gone through the grieving…
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