My name is Bella and I am a 12 year old 7th grader who loves video games, dinosaurs, dragons, and cooking. I was born with Cystic Fibrosis. It makes it a lot harder to stay healthy. I get tired a little faster than most people, have a harder time gaining weight, and I go the hospital for IV antibiotics because bacteria gets stuck in my lungs. Having CF can be scary but I have hope that we are going to have a cure in my lifetime.
I do 1 1/2 to 2 hours of breathing treatments every day. I take 30-40 pills every day. I have a lot of doctor's visits and hospital admissions to keep me healthy. But I am not giving up! I know that the CF Foundation is working to find a cure for me and all the other adults and kids with CF.
Please join our fight! You can walk with us on May 18th in Raleigh, donate to fund research, or just share my story so more people will understand that CF is a horrible disease and we have to find a cure!
Thanks!
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor events sponsored by the CF Foundation are strictly prohibited at this time. Scheduled outdoor events must adhere to strict requirements to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection. Events may be subject to change at any time based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT OUTDOOR FOUNDATION EVENTS:
To minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection, attendees at CF Foundation events must adhere to the following requirements:
Persons with CF should consult their physician before participation in any in-person event as they may be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. People with CF should maintain a safe 6-foot distance from persons outside of their household at all times.