Cystic fibrosis is a terrible disease that robs children and young adults of their ability to breathe. I watched my cousin Meagan struggle with breathing treatments and feeding tubes while still doing her best to maintain a normal life before she lost her battle with CF 21 years ago.

So when I read the story of Claire Wineland, a 20-year-old from California who is facing CF with an incredible attitude and a measure of wisdom beyond her years, it resonated with me.

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