Luanne McKinnon

Luanne McKinnon
Adult with CF
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Born in Missouri and raised in Texas, Luanne was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 14. She underwent a successful double-lung transplant in 2011. She has two graduate degrees, including a Ph.D. in Art History. Luanne credits her continued wellbeing to her husband Daniel, family, close friends and CF caretakers and physicians in both Scotland and the United States.

Blog Posts

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When I decided to study abroad in 1974, I also decided that I would not allow CF to stop me from living my life to the fullest.

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