I joined my local EMS squad to give back to my community, and that experience led me to pursue a career in medical assisting. Through anxiety, the pandemic, and personal challenges, I’ve stayed ...
When my daughter was first diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, the misinformation I found online only deepened my fears. But thanks to the guidance and compassion of our care team, I’ve realized life with ...
After undergoing an emergency double-lung transplant, I was heartbroken to learn that getting pregnant would no longer be a viable option for me. That moment marked the beginning of our ongoing ...
In December 2019, I started taking Trikafta. I had always taken advantage of new cystic fibrosis medicines and therapies that became available but always hoped for something a little more than ...
BETHESDA, Md. (September, 24, 2025) — Today, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced that Adela Skenderasi, CFA, will join the organization as its next Chief Investment Officer (CIO) on October 13, ...
Caring for anyone with a long-term disease — especially if that person is your child — is stressful. Parents of children with cystic fibrosis are more likely to experience anxiety, depression, or both ...