Carly Craffen

Carly Craffen
Adult with CF
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Carly is a member of the Class of 2023 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C., majoring in Business Analytics and Innovation and Entrepreneurship with a minor in theater design. Carly was diagnosed with CF when she was 2 weeks old and was later diagnosed with Chiari malformation and scoliosis. Carly's parents helped raise money for local CF patients in need of lung transplants. Carly has participated in Great Strides and also received a Make A Wish. Carly lives with her parents, Deborah and Stephen, three dogs, and two hamsters. You can follow Carly on LinkedIn or Instagram.

Blog Posts

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I have faced a lot of ignorance about my cystic fibrosis -- even from people whom I thought were my friends. I have learned not to take it personally. I just educate who I can and move on.

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