7:30 a.m.
Breakfast was so fun feeling everyone's excitement to take Capitol Hill by storm! - Shannon
8:00 a.m.
Welcome session begins. Drs. Beall and Campbell share the latest and greatest in CF research -- so inspiring! - Erin
8:30 a.m.
Sen. Harry Reid joined our breakfast and told a story about CF. He is excited for the progress we are making. - Oakey
10:00 a.m.
Heading to my first meeting with a staffer from Rep. Dutch Ruppersberger's office. Can't wait to get started! - Oakey
11:00 a.m.
Caught Rep. Mia Love as she left her office. She mentioned she had read a book about CF where a woman was famous because she lived to be 20. She was shocked when I told her the median life expectancy is now 41! - Erin
12:30 p.m.
Paused for a quick photo op on the steps of the Capitol. - Oakey
1:30 p.m.
After 4 years me of asking, Rep. Chris Stewart committed to joining the CF caucus to support my cousin! - Erin
2:00 p.m.
I just met with Rep. Heck, and he actually remembered me from years past! He was very supportive because of his history as a doctor. - Shannon
4:00 p.m.
Small world! Rep. Amodei's cousin was affected by CF, so his office was extra supportive of the Foundation. - Shannon
5:30 p.m.
Dinner begins. It was so much fun to have everyone together again! It was a nice ending and such a fun time! Thank you soo much to everyone who joined us! - Shannon
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And thank you Erin, Shannon and Oakey for spending your summer interning with us at the CF Foundation's National Office!