Lin Marando

Lin Marando
Adult with CF
A selfie of Lin Marando showing off her tattoos and forked tongue

Lin Marando, whose older brother, Aaron, has cystic fibrosis as well, was diagnosed with CF at birth. After becoming heavily tattooed, Lin began modeling to show the beauty and strength of a body that has CF. She now travels all over the country as a tattoo model, advocating for cystic fibrosis and disability awareness in the modeling industry. Lin documents her journey on her social media pages, Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

Blog Posts

Lin Marando taking a selfie in a hospital mirror with a friend

I have faced numerous health challenges in my life, including a recent diagnosis of osteopenia. Despite this, I am resilient, grateful, and determined to take care of myself while finding strength in the cystic fibrosis community.

June 21, 2023| 5 min read