Wendy Abrams University of Florida Miami, FL. “CF has taught me that if I want to accomplish something I need to take care of my body and reach for the stars.” Michael Alfund The Chubb Institute Branchville, N.J. “Through CF, I have learned to view life more openly and take different situations more seriously.”       Kerry Bannon Union College West Hartford, CT. “Having to live with this disease has helped mold the way I live my life.  I embrace CF as part of who I am without allowing it to control my life.” Jessika Biele St. Petersburg College/University of Tampa Holiday, FL. “I can honestly say that CF has made me who I am and I cannot imagine myself without it.”        Kenneth Boutot Villanova University Hillsborough, NJ “I’m just a typical teenager suffering from a serious disease.” Bailey Broadbent Kent State University-Stark Canton,OH. “Some people would say that CF is a curse but I use it to my advantage, living every day to the fullest.”      Tiffany Brock Arizona State University Chandler, AZ. “Life with CF has brought my family together in a way that is unexplainable – they are my cheerleaders, my support team and a shoulder to cry on.” Casandra  Caminiti Bowling Green State University Lapeer, MI. “There is always hope. Even when it’s dark and dim, hope shines through because there are people who care about others.”    Rebecca Duckworth Point Loma Nazarene University Paradise Valley, AZ. “I have discovered that, even though I have CF and people often try to put limits on what I do, there are no bounds to the possibilities of my life.” Brittney Dye Langston University Edmond, OK. “Having CF, I’ve learned that my family is my biggest support group, and their love is never-ending.”       Jason Fick University of Oregon Eugene, OR. “I have found that despite what CF does to me, I can still enjoy a fantastic life if I fill it with things and people I enjoy.” Sarah File Wake Forest University Beckley, WV.   “Living with CF, I’ve been lucky to have a giving and understanding support system and I hope that I’ve been able to pass that spirit on to others in need.”       Christopher Frazier Chapman University Carlsbad, CA. “It’s important to recognize that CF is only part of who I am, not all.   I cannot be limited by one view of myself.” Amy Freed Eastern University Williamsport, PA. “For me, I just live my life how I see it needs to be lived, and that’s that.”    Michelle Green Ohio State University Medina, OH. “Life is too short; you should spend it reaching for your goals and having fun -- not giving up every time you encounter a challenge.” Bess Harris Agnes Scott College Nicholson, GA.   “I’ve lived a life full of accomplishments such as my friendships, graduation, volleyball and college acceptance.  And I‘ve learned to enjoy life’s miracles along the way.”       Bethany Hawes University of Wisconsin-Platteville Montfort, WI. “Everyone has their own personal hurdles.  CF just happens to be one of the things I have to deal with and overcome in my life.” Janessa Henderson Bacone College Henryetta, OK. “What I’ve learned living with CF is that I have a few more things to do throughout the day, but I see myself like any other person!”    Caroline Henry Houghton College Meriden, CT. “My love of music has helped me in dealing with CF. It allows me to express not so much how CF has shaped me, but what I have learned to do in spite of it.” Preston Blair Holland University of Texas at Tyler Henderson, TX. “I have learned that life is never the same after diagnosis, but my future is still bright!”      Click here to continue