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Boy with CF Improves Lung Function by Playing the Bagpipes

According to the Mirror UK,  an 8 year-old-boy with cystic fibrosis saw his lung function improve after taking up playing the bagpipes. Vincent Forkner discovered his passion for playing bagpipes after his mum said he became “obsessed” with all things Scottish. He’s been learning to play the pipes with the…

Lung Transplants: A Visual Explanation

Some patients suffering with CF are celebrities or became celebrities due to their fight against the disease. Learn more about Charles Michael Duke and his Wait for a Lung Transplant. In this video by Alt Shift X watch “a visual explanation of lung transplants.” Learn more about cystic…

After ‘Salty Girls’, Prepare Yourself for ‘Salty Kids’

Ian Ross Pettigrew, the Hamilton, Ontario-based photographer and the creator of the Salty Girls photo project and book of the same name, is carrying on with the next stage of his project: capturing images of people living with cystic fibrosis (CF). Salty Kids will containing a gallery of images of children…

Tara’s Story – Living With Cystic Fibrosis

In this Cystic Fibrosis Canada short documentary, “CF Champion Tara Bourque is sharing her journey living with cystic fibrosis.” “It’s kind of surreal to see people supporting your cause, because essentially they’re supporting your life.” – Tara Bourque To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here:…

Last Week’s Hot Topic on Cystic Fibrosis

Last week’s hot topic on Cystic Fibrosis was ‘Salty Kids’ to Capture Challenges of Children and Families Living with Cystic Fibrosis written by Charles Moore. The article is focused on Ian Ross Pettigrew, the Hamilton, Ontario-based photographer and the creator of the ‘Salty Girls’ photo project and book of the same name,…

Have You Ever Had a Crush on Your Doctor?

“Have you ever had a crush on your doctor? Well in this humorous video, Lauren from Gifted Life discovers what it’s like to have the hots for her registrar and the downfalls that come along with it.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs…

#TBT – A Boy Called Alex Documentary

Who doesn’t remember Alex Stobbs, the British musical prodigy with cystic fibrosis who was the star of the Channel 4 “Cutting Edge” 2008 documentary “A Boy Called Alex”? Later, in 2009, Channel 4 did a sequel: Alex: A Passion for Life. Today we remember Alex’s strength and the willing to do more with…

Living Today | Wes by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

“In the first 2016 “Living Today” video by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, watch Wes Parsel, 27, talking about almost everyone’s New Year’s resolution: exercise. In this video, see how Wes lives his life one pedal, leap, step and breath at a time.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis,…

Young People Living with Cystic Fibrosis

“Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening condition you’re born with. The Cystic Fibrosis Trust asked six young people what it’s like living with cystic fibrosis.” “Cystic Fibrosis is just a part of my life. The rest is up to me” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here:…

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