Experienced hiker and climber Nat Gallen, 14, says CF can’t hold him back from realizing his dreams of climbing Africa’s highest peak.

For Angel Hernandez, 20, academic excellence and a commitment to helping others are key to overcoming CF and the many other challenges life has thrown his way.

By easing the financial burden of critical CF medications, the Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation provides a helping hand to a family in need.

Refusing to let CF stand in the way of his childhood dream, Austin Reed is now a rising star in the TV news business.

Not even cystic fibrosis was going to stand in the way of Edi Seals meeting her newest grandchild. Learn about how the Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation helped make this grandmother’s visit to see the newest member of her family possible.

Whether serving patients in the clinic or pounding the pavement during Great Strides, Lynn Feenan says helping families affected by cystic fibrosis is a daily reward.

An accomplished swimmer dives in head-first to stay healthy after her double lung transplant.

A budding artist uses her talents to reach for the stars and help support the Foundation’s search for a cure.

This floral business owner overcomes the challenges of living with CF through daily treatments and exercise — and a vibrant attitude that radiates through all aspects of her life.

A sports enthusiast and CF Foundation volunteer reflects on growing up with cystic fibrosis, turning 50 and making the most of the best gift she has ever received.

Whether dancing her heart out on stage or taking home the crown in a beauty pageant, this 10-year-old doesn’t let CF stand in her way.

This 26-year-old fights back against CF by staying positive, dreaming big and sharing her story of living a great life with CF.

What do a 422-foot double hull barge and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation have in common? Not much except the iron strong will of one man to help find a cure for this devastating disease.

At 5 feet, 3 inches, this "star on the rise" may be small in stature — but there’s nothing small about her dreams.

Half boy, half fish? Watching nine-year-old Erik Nieman streak through the water, you might think so. He is racking up swimming awards right and left. Read about his incredible determination.

Leah Orr doesn’t miss a trick when it comes to raising money for the CF Foundation, Her “game plan” is second to none and inspired by her daughter Ashley.

Pedaling 500 miles in a week would be a major achievement for any adult, but for David Tarnow, diagnosed with CF at age 3, it’s an even greater accomplishment.

Heather Summerhayes Cariou made a promise to her sister, Pam, 20 years ago. In 2006, she fulfilled that promise and published a memoir about her sister’s life and courageous battle with cystic fibrosis, "Sixty-five Roses: A Sister’s Memoir."

For the past 18 years, Robert, a Special Olympics athlete, has dedicated an enormous amount of time and energy walking in support of the CF Foundation. He walks in memory of his friend Doug Jones who lost his battle to CF in 1992 at age 43.

Patrick Joyce has a real passion for Irish step dancing. His hard work has helped him dance his way to the top. In April 2006, his dance team competed in the World Championships of Irish Dancing—known as the “Olympics of Irish dance”—in Belfast, Ireland.

By opening her own law firm, Beth Sufian, 41, wanted people to know that in the struggle to meet the financial demands of CF, there is help.

Barely a year after his double-lung transplant, Randy Sims competed in his first ever U.S. Transplant Games, playing golf and basketball, among many other sports.

After a fire destroyed the La Habra Office (Calif.), volunteers redoubled their fund-raising efforts to ensure people with CF, including the Cowan triplets, have hope for a better future.

Profoundly affected by his daughter's CF diagnosis, Roland Merullo became inspired and wrote a fictional tale about a woman who refused to be defined by her disease.

At just 22 years old, Lauren “Lo” Detrich could barely walk 10 feet. She spent most of her days sitting in a wheelchair, attached to an oxygen tank because of cystic fibrosis. “I was so sick that I didn’t really know what was going on. I was just so focused on trying to breathe.”

At 11 years old, Camiah McNeal was the youngest recitalist to play at Chicago's Orchestra Hall.