All my life I wanted an answer to why I was so sick. Then I got it, in the form of a CF diagnosis.
Katie was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of 22. In 2014, she participated in the CF Foundation's Metro D.C.'s Finest Young Professionals Campaign and received an award for raising the most funds. She was also the keynote speaker at the Finest Finale event and speaks about CF at local fundraisers. In addition to fundraising, she enjoys running, line dancing, drinking coffee and spending time with friends.
Blog Posts
After leaving a job where all of my colleagues knew that I have CF, I've chosen to stay guarded in my new work environment and not take the risk of telling anyone about CF, including my superiors.
When I was diagnosed with CF at 22, I was relieved. I could start treating the disease we'd been trying to identify for years. But after the initial excitement, I started facing issues of denial, anger and confusion…so I ran.