Jackie Price

Shortly after receiving a double-lung transplant, I was fortunate enough to meet my donor's family. It brought us peace, healing, and connection.

After I received a letter from my transplant donor's mom, I hurried to respond, anxious to learn more about the woman who gave me new lungs and her family.

I have been fortunate enough to connect with my donor. The connection between us runs through her mom. It all started with her letter to me.

Living with cystic fibrosis means you have to handle complicated logistics, like filling prescriptions, working with insurance companies, and scheduling appointments. Taking over these responsibilities from my mom was an adjustment, but I came up with a few tips to make the process much easier for me.

Taking time off from work to focus on your health is never an easy choice. Here is the story about how I made this decision, as well as some tips and advice for navigating working with cystic fibrosis.