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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 always known, it was something I was embarrassed of in grade…

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 there! My name is McKenna, I’m 22 years old and the…

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 have a normal childhood, but I was always very sick. It…

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 on quite the rocky journey, as it has for many of…

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 of this disease. Many medical professionals here who treat people with…

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) and was married for seven years before getting divorced and then…

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 physical trauma linger, and fear lingers. I’ve been on…

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 process many times. There are many losses with CF, some…

Photo courtesy of Lauren Michele Day 11 of 31 This is Lauren Michele’s story: Hey, y’all! I’m Lauren Michele, and I’m a 23-year-old cystic fibrosis (CF) patient from Dallas. I was diagnosed with CF at 5 months old, which means we’re basically family! Since we’re family, I believe we…

Joanie and Jorge Santander. Photo courtesy of Joanie Santander   Day 10 of 31 This is Joanie Santander’s story: While everyone around me was having what we in the cystic fibrosis (CF) community refer to as a “Trikafta baby,” I felt left out. Why wasn’t my…