JOURNEY Erin “Just when the caterpillar thought the world was over, she became a butterfly.” After years of unexplained illness, I was diagnosed with
ATTITUDE Kathy As I got older, I found myself struggling with more and more CF-related health issues. From lengthy hospital stays to being on
INSPIRE Alison “Strength does not come from a physical capacity; it comes from an indomitable will.” Ghandi I was born with cystic fibrosis, but
INSPIRE Frank “Don’t aspire to make a living. Aspire to make a difference.” To this day, I am amazed by the strength of my
FEAR Frank My first two children were born with cystic fibrosis – and I was scared. How could I be a father, a provider,
JOURNEY Mark In 2008, I was in a serious motorcycle accident that was supposed to leave me extremely disabled. Instead of crawling into a
JOURNEY Maria “A clear conscience makes for a soft pillow.” For several years, my husband and I tried to have another baby, and experienced
CELEBRATE Kellie “When life gets tough, I get tougher.” Living with cystic fibrosis has been a blessing in disguise; it has made me the
JOURNEY Paul My childhood was never easy. I tested positive for cystic fibrosis at just 6 weeks old, and the complications grew from there.
INSPIRE Ignasi “Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors.” African proverb I live in Spain – and my goal is to encourage others with
ATTITUDE Julie I am one of the crazy CF mamas. A misfit caregiver with a passion for getting it right. A rebel CF mama
DREAM Kayla “Dream as if you’ll live forever; live as if you’ll die today.” Cystic Fibrosis has taught me to live life and truly
INSPIRE Macaela I am eighteen. I have cystic fibrosis. And I am going to college to achieve my goals. While CF has given me
FEAR Haley “I cannot fail. And I WILL be the hero of my own story.” For months, I have been feeling under the weather
INSPIRE Owen Always be an inspiration, because without inspiration, no one would be where they are today. Conquer your shortcomings and stay strong! I
CELEBRATE Latisha “It ain’t about how hard you hit, it’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward; how much you