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October 2025



CF Foundation Community Blog Digest


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The Transplant I Wasn't Ready For

By Mary Delany-Hudzik, an adult with CF

"My world was turned upside down in just a few weeks when a routine exacerbation quickly escalated into a lung transplant. I wasn't prepared to tackle a transplant, but with time and support from my family and friends, I've been able to make the most of it."

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MANAGING FINANCES

How CF Impacts How I Plan for the Future

By Bishop Saunders, an adult with CF

"Trikafta gave me the life I always dreamed of, yet I still carry the mindset of someone who's had to fight for every tomorrow."

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DIAGNOSIS

I Wasn't Weak. I Was Undiagnosed

By David Dent, an adult with CF

"I spent years pushing my body as a swimmer -- through college and even into my dream job as a Division I coach -- without knowing I was battling cystic fibrosis all along."

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PARENTING

Navigating the Emotions Around My Child's CF Diagnosis

By Amity Burks, a parent of a child with CF

"When my newborn was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, I was overwhelmed by a whirlwind of emotions -- from grief and anger to love and hope."

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