Owen will Overcome!

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Owen's Story

On Wednesday January 4th, Owen tested positive for Cystic Fibrosis after completing a sweat test earlier in the day. Zach and Sam found out during pregnancy that they were both carriers for CF, but like many parents thought, "there's no way it will happen to us". 

They had an appointment at the CF clinic through CHKD in Norfolk on Friday the 6th from 8am-12pm. They met with a Pulmonologist, Social Worker/Mental Health Coordinator, Dietitian, along with other doctors and nurses who would be a part of their care team. They were given an incredible amount of information, but the ultimate takeaway was that while this disease was once considered terminal, but so many advancements have been made and now people with this diagnosis are now able to live full lives. They were told that Owen would have to undergo many treatments to manage his health daily, but this condition will not impact his quality of life. 

He has been through so much already (a ventricular septal defect, torticollis, a dysplastic kidney, and a clubbed foot that he recently underwent surgery to correct), but he is stronger than they could have anticipated. His parents will do anything and everything in their power for their lil camper. They ask that anyone interested in seeking more information refer to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation website (www.cff.org) for the most accurate data.