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  1. “I Love Life”

    By Susie Rider February 5, 2016

    Cystic fibrosis can’t take living away, especially when one loves life!

  2. The Unexpected Road to Unexpected Blessings

    By Lisa C. Greene, M.A., CFLE August 6, 2015

    There is no way to prepare yourself for hearing the words, "I am sorry but your child has cystic fibrosis." That day, that moment, is forever etched into my memory, heart and soul.

  3. The Family I Never Wanted

    By Elise Free January 23, 2019

    When my daughter was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, our nurse looked at me and said, “Welcome to the family!” Although I wanted to punch her otoscope lights out at the time, I think I’m finally starting to understand what she meant 13 years later.

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    Sweat Test

    If you show symptoms of cystic fibrosis or your baby has a positive newborn screen for CF, a sweat test at a CF Foundation-accredited care center can help provide a CF diagnosis by measuring the concentration of salt in a person's sweat. This painless test is the most reliable way to diagnose CF.

  5. Seeing the Humorous Side

    By Morgan Rawson October 19, 2015

    While my husband and I are learning more about raising a daughter with cystic fibrosis, we don’t let the occasional humorous moments pass us by. Being able to laugh about certain things lets us know that we have come a long way.

  6. Real Talk: Expectations vs. Reality – Part 1

    By Ashling Knight September 1, 2015

    Watch three women talk about growing up with CF in the ‘80s and how they defied their doctors’ expectations.

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