Maya Nibbe

Maya Nibbe
Young adult with CF
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Born and raised in Colorado, Maya Nibbe was diagnosed with a heart condition called pulmonary atresia at birth and with cystic fibrosis two weeks later. Now 18 years old, Maya is working with her mom at a real estate office in downtown Denver and writing a memoir. Soon, she will be attending college. When she isn't popping pills and taking on treatments, Maya enjoys riding dirt bikes with her dad, exploring the mountains, horseback riding, hunting, painting, cooking, and of course, writing. You can connect with Maya on Facebook.

Blog Posts

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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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