Jeremiah Hudson University of Texas Freeport, TX. “It was through my diagnosis that I realized my determination to change the world, demonstrating that it takes a realization of mortality to truly see your path in life.” Michael Klenk Miami University Kettering, OH. "CF has knocked me down throughout my life, but I have always found ways to persevere.”     Anya Knecht Parkland College Homer, IL. "CF does not impair my ability to achieve; it only strengthens it.” Meleah Lambert Lane Community College Eugene, OR. “I am at peace with my disease. It has made me who I am and I am grateful for everything about myself.  I persevere because I am a fighter.”     Katie Leighton University of Maine Bar Harbor, ME. “I’ve learned that it’s not about winning or losing, but about persevering.   Striving to make it through the difficult times...and looking to better days.” Dustin Lussier University of Vermont Milton, VT. “I believe that because I have endured what I have in my lifetime, I am now more adept at dealing with life’s challenges.”      Kyleigh McCoy Oklahoma State University Edmond, OK. “CF does not control my life.  I’m just a regular person – one who has a serious disease which I’m trying to help cure.” John McLennan Assemplies of God Theologica Seminary Lamar, MO. “Living with CF has had its challenges but, most of all, it has taught me how to appreciate every aspect of life.”     Matthew Lake Morris Anderson University Anderson, SC. “My whole life, I persevere; fighting for every inch, for every breath…I swear never to fall.” Kellisa Myers Long Beach City College Lakewood, CA. “Having to tote CF with me every day and everywhere I go has taught me to be strong, resilient and optimistic.”      Merced Ramey University of Utah Orem, UT. “CF has allowed me to experience the depths of human kindness and the depths of self- sacrifice, especially from my parents, who always put taking care of my health first.” Wade Roberts University of Utah Syracuse, UT.   ““Living with CF has shown me how important it is to achieve the goals you set for yourself.”         Laura Robertson Edgewood College Hazel Green, WI. “Living with CF has demonstrated to me that if God meant for today to be perfect He would not have invented tomorrows!” Claudia Smith Campbell University School of Pharmacy Roanoke, NC. “I believe that having cystic fibrosis has challenged me to become more caring and sympathetic toward others.  And I believe you can live a full life with CF.”     Kate Sulikowski University of Hartford Somers, CT. “Dance is my therapeutic environment for living with CF.  It makes me feel energized, free, creative, beautiful, healthy, satisfied and complete.” Kay Szudlowski University of South Florida Lakeland, FL. “I have truly learned with this disease to take each day for what it can be, at best.”    Nathan Tallent University of Kentucky Lexington, KY. “It’s not about what you can’t do, but what you can do with your life despite having CF.   My goals and dreams are very much alive.” Abigail Turner  Dallas Baptist University Grand Prairie, TX. “Living with CF has taught me that it isn’t about what life gives you, but what you do with the life you’re given.”     Amanda Tutor North Central College Wilmington, IL. “Having CF, I’ve learned that just because you have a disease you don’t have to give up your dreams.   Every single one of them can come true.” Scott Wedman Pittsburg State University Lawrence, KS. “Is CF overwhelming?   Sometimes.   But, all in all, I keep a positive attitude because I have an unbelievable support group – family, friends, even strangers – around me.”