Tara G. Adkins Northeastern Illinois University Glenview, IL "Through CF I’ve learned you can’t give up on anything. The only reason I’ve gotten to where I am today is because I never gave up.” Dustin Carter Emory & Henry College Charlotesville, VA "I’m an independent person, with dreams like everyone else…who has no desire to have exceptions made, and who knows that all the fun is in traveling on the road to finding out who I am.”    In Memory of Lauren E. Cooper Baylor University Houston, TX "A CF friend of mine told me to follow my dreams and never listen to anyone who told me I couldn’t do it because of CF. Since she passed away, I’ve been following my dreams and letting her live through me.” Tracy Cross Iowa State University Des Moines, IA "CF has made me so much stronger than I would have been; through CF I’ve learned that if I set my mind to something, I can do it.”       Joel Cummings Centra Oregon Community College Portland, OR "Having CF has helped me cope with the problems life brings, instead of worrying about the obstacles that can’t be overcome. While CF has been the largest challenge in my life, it’s also been a valuable asset.” Sierra D'Ambrosi Arizona State University Phoenix , AZ "I’ve learned that life takes a person on all sorts of adventures and doesn’t always go according to plan. CF has taught me to enjoy everything no matter who is with me or where I am.”      Kathryn Funderburk Harvard University Boston, MA "Through CF, I’ve learned life is a gift, not to be wasted. It’s not measured in longevity, health, talents or riches, but in love.” Peter Gianopulos De Paul University Chicago, IL "Living with CF has taught me that a disability can inspire…that we’re all role models, and that when one of us with CF succeeds, we all do.”   Jennifer N. Jones University of Central Florida St. Petersburg, FL "Living with CF has taught me to believe I can accomplish anything. Instead of being my downfall, CF has made me stronger as an individual.” Tim Libaris St. Joseph College Seminary (Affiliated w/Loyola University) Chicago, IL "CF has taught me that you can achieve anything if you put your mind to it.”