My niece is now in her 40's

My beautiful niece was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was four years old. And she has been hospitalized many times. However, she has always been a fighter and hasn't let her c.f. get in her way...as a child, she participated in many sports.

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As an adult, she runs, surfs, and goes hiking. She has a wonderful marriage and is an inspiration to many, including me.

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