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Motocross Freed Me From CF Depression

By Maya Nibbe September 26, 2019

Finding out that I couldn’t swim because of the risk of further infections crushed me. It was hard to find a replacement activity that was fulfilling -- until I discovered the thrill of dirt bike racing.

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  1. Becoming the Hero of Your Own Story

    By Jerry Cahill October 17, 2017

    Although keeping up with daily cystic fibrosis treatments can be frustrating, it is key for staying healthy and living the life you want to live. So, Superhero Big Air Jerry was born to help kids with CF feel more empowered in their daily CF care and overcome challenges through positivity.

  2. 60 for 60: Living Your List in Service of Others

    By Jerry Cahill August 22, 2016

    After turning 60, I decided to mark the milestone by creating a “living list,” 60 things I could do to raise awareness and money for cystic fibrosis care.

  3. Everyday Heroes Who Inspire Me

    By Jerry Cahill April 6, 2016

    There are many people in the cystic fibrosis community whom I believe possess hero-like qualities that I admire and who inspire me in my everyday life. I feel so fortunate for having crossed paths with them, and I very much look forward to meeting many more in this journey that I call life.

  4. Life With CF is Not a Sprint

    By Jerry Cahill January 4, 2016

    For those of us without a medication that targets our cystic fibrosis mutation, it’s important to remember that our life with CF is a marathon.

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