The Filotimo Family

We’ve never met a stranger. Adults with CF, social workers, doctors, fertility clinics, friends. They are all part of the Filotimo Family.

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CF can be isolating, but you are never alone. Meet the people in our community.

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  • Pierce Chaseley

    “I have a cousin in his 30s with CF who I don't get to see very often, so I have been running for Filitimo as a way of connecting and supporting him.”

    Pierce Chaseley
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Highland Park,

    Illinois

    “I have a cousin in his 30s with CF who I don't get to see very often, so I have been running for Filitimo as a way of connecting and supporting him.”

    Pierce Chaseley
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Highland Park,

    Illinois

    “I have a cousin in his 30s with CF who I don't get to see very often, so I have been running for Filitimo as a way of connecting and supporting him.”

  • Lanazha Hammond

    “I navigate life with a chronic illness ( CF) that affects my health and requires ongoing care. I continue to do my best to keep moving forward.”

    Lanazha Hammond
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Denver,

    North Carolina

    “I navigate life with a chronic illness ( CF) that affects my health and requires ongoing care. I continue to do my best to keep moving forward.”

    Lanazha Hammond
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Denver,

    North Carolina

    “I navigate life with a chronic illness ( CF) that affects my health and requires ongoing care. I continue to do my best to keep moving forward.”

  • Ashley Thumas

    “My husband has CF but the way he lives his life will always be inspiring”

    Ashley Thumas
    CF Ally
    Spouse of a person with CF

    Matthews,

    North Carolina

    “My husband has CF but the way he lives his life will always be inspiring”

    Ashley Thumas
    CF Ally
    Spouse of a person with CF

    Matthews,

    North Carolina

    “My husband has CF but the way he lives his life will always be inspiring”

  • Jeffrey Thumas

    “I have CF, but I never let it define my limits!”

    Jeffrey Thumas
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Matthews,

    North Carolina

    “I have CF, but I never let it define my limits!”

    Jeffrey Thumas
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Matthews,

    North Carolina

    “I have CF, but I never let it define my limits!”

  • Jennifer noble Kelly

    “Our 20-year old son has CF. He is thriving & we are so grateful to our CF community today & all those who have fought before us!”

    Jennifer noble Kelly
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “Our 20-year old son has CF. He is thriving & we are so grateful to our CF community today & all those who have fought before us!”

    Jennifer noble Kelly
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “Our 20-year old son has CF. He is thriving & we are so grateful to our CF community today & all those who have fought before us!”

  • Emma Seery

    “Hi, I’m Emma, 27, living in NYC with CF. I love tennis, travel, Pilates, art, fashion, and exploring the city. Excited to join Filotimo!”

    Emma Seery
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Brooklyn,

    New York

    “Hi, I’m Emma, 27, living in NYC with CF. I love tennis, travel, Pilates, art, fashion, and exploring the city. Excited to join Filotimo!”

    Emma Seery
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Brooklyn,

    New York

    “Hi, I’m Emma, 27, living in NYC with CF. I love tennis, travel, Pilates, art, fashion, and exploring the city. Excited to join Filotimo!”

  • Ella Silva

    “Recent college graduate living my silly little life as an adult with CF!”

    Ella Silva
    Adult with CF

    Chicago,

    Illinois

    “Recent college graduate living my silly little life as an adult with CF!”

    Ella Silva
    Adult with CF

    Chicago,

    Illinois

    “Recent college graduate living my silly little life as an adult with CF!”

  • Brady Parro

    “Diagnosed with CF in 2006. Been healthy for 15+ years in which I’ve been lucky enough to play competitive hockey, graduate college, and get married.”

    Brady Parro
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Charlotte,

    North Carolina

    “Diagnosed with CF in 2006. Been healthy for 15+ years in which I’ve been lucky enough to play competitive hockey, graduate college, and get married.”

    Brady Parro
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Charlotte,

    North Carolina

    “Diagnosed with CF in 2006. Been healthy for 15+ years in which I’ve been lucky enough to play competitive hockey, graduate college, and get married.”

  • Sophia Belford

    “My cousin, Pete, has CF and I love supporting him and cheering him on through this journey!”

    Sophia Belford
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Valparaiso,

    Indiana

    “My cousin, Pete, has CF and I love supporting him and cheering him on through this journey!”

    Sophia Belford
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Valparaiso,

    Indiana

    “My cousin, Pete, has CF and I love supporting him and cheering him on through this journey!”

  • Lisa Zaccaria

    “I'm 48 years old with CF, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. I'm most active on Facebook.”

    Lisa Zaccaria
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Saugus,

    Massachusetts

    “I'm 48 years old with CF, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. I'm most active on Facebook.”

    Lisa Zaccaria
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Saugus,

    Massachusetts

    “I'm 48 years old with CF, diabetes, and chronic kidney disease. I'm most active on Facebook.”

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