Stories Posts
Samuel Moreau: My Wish to Thrive In Spite of CF
I was 4 and a half when I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). Prior to my diagnosis, the doctors didn’t know what was wrong…
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Danielle Weil: My Wish is to Watch my Daughters Grow Up Together
My name is Danielle Weil and I live in Brantford, ON with my husband, Matt, and our two beautiful twin girls, Erin and Mary-Elizabeth (Emme)….
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World Diabetes Day: The CF-related diabetes (CFRD)
November 14th is World Diabetes Day. According to the 2017 Canadian CF registry, about 22.4% of people living with CF also have CF-related diabetes (CFRD)….
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Cystic Fibrosis: The Physical and the Mental
Recently, I’d been asked about how I take care of my mental health as it relates to living with cystic fibrosis (CF). I thought it…
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Balancing Physical and Mental Health
People with CF spend a lot of time taking care of their bodies. For many; nebulisers, inhalers, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin shots are part…
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Whatever it takes; for myself, for my brother, and for everyone else living with CF
For most people, a cough is a temporary inconvenience. For me, and the thousands of other Canadians living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a cough is…
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Whatever it takes; for my daughter not to face this alone
Living in Canada, where many people receive the health care they need, is a privilege. But many people receiving care is not everyone – and…
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Whatever it takes; to be a mom for as long as I can
Many of us can relate to the daily stress and worry that comes with being a parent; scheduling play dates, juggling appointments, daily chores, making…
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Back To School Season: A CF Mother’s perspective
TIPS TO MAKE “BACK TO SCHOOL” A SEAMLESS EXPERIENCE FOR YOU AND YOUR CHILD. The beginning of a new school year is fast approaching. For…
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