Haylee R.

I believe in my disability. My disability is not a chromosomal defect or a learning curve. My disability is not one that

Anthony R.

“Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, others make it happen.” – Michael Jordan I was diagnosed with

Jon

I was never athletically gifted - so I had to work hard for every ability I have today. I started pole vault my freshman year, and eventually had a personal best of 8 feet. As…

Dryden

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart.” – Tecumseh I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis

JD

“It’s not the size of the dog in the fight, it’s the size of the fight in the dog.” The biggest challenge

Alison

“Strength does not come from a physical capacity; it comes from an indomitable will.” Ghandi I was born with cystic fibrosis, but

Frank

“Don’t aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference.” To this day, I am amazed by the strength of my

Ignasi

“Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” African proverb I live in Spain – and my goal is to encourage others with

Macaela

I am eighteen. I have cystic fibrosis. And I am going to college to achieve my goals. While CF has given me

Owen

Always be an inspiration, because without inspiration, no one would be where they are today. Conquer your shortcomings and stay strong! I

Brian

“Try not. Do or do not. There is no try.” Yoda I work to build my life with cystic fibrosis as a

Shellie

“Never, ever give up.” I always think of my son as being a “little Rudy” – he is smaller than most kids

Nicole

“Life is like a rose, there are thorns, but it is still beautiful.” I am 25 years old and refuse to let

Haylee

‘I will not now. I will not break.” I have battled cystic fibrosis my entire life, and it has been a daunting

Paul

Living to the age of 46 – and having gone through a double lung transplant and a kidney transplant – makes me

Sabrina

“I will not give up until the day I stop breathing.” One of the greatest motivators in life is to be inspired