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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  • Larry Redenbaugn

    “I was diagnosed at age 23 and was completely shocked. I attend the Adult CF Clinic at UNC.”

    Larry Redenbaugn
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Wilmington,

    North Carolina

    “I was diagnosed at age 23 and was completely shocked. I attend the Adult CF Clinic at UNC.”

    Larry Redenbaugn
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Wilmington,

    North Carolina

    “I was diagnosed at age 23 and was completely shocked. I attend the Adult CF Clinic at UNC.”

  • Vera Bird

    “I'm a queer, neurodivergent writer with CF living in the Pacific Northwest. I'm unable to tolerate modulators, but living in a coastal forest helps!”

    Vera Bird
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    South Beach,

    Oregon

    “I'm a queer, neurodivergent writer with CF living in the Pacific Northwest. I'm unable to tolerate modulators, but living in a coastal forest helps!”

    Vera Bird
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    South Beach,

    Oregon

    “I'm a queer, neurodivergent writer with CF living in the Pacific Northwest. I'm unable to tolerate modulators, but living in a coastal forest helps!”

  • Jeremy Lopez

    “I’ve had CF my entire life. I’ve had my liver fail on me, kidneys fail on me, and multiple close calls, but I stand before you.”

    Jeremy Lopez
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Houston,

    Texas

    “I’ve had CF my entire life. I’ve had my liver fail on me, kidneys fail on me, and multiple close calls, but I stand before you.”

    Jeremy Lopez
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Houston,

    Texas

    “I’ve had CF my entire life. I’ve had my liver fail on me, kidneys fail on me, and multiple close calls, but I stand before you.”

  • Chelsea NeSmith

    “My name is Chelsea and I’ve had CF since I was 7 months old. Everyday I beat all odds! I love EDM and going to raves. I live everyday to the fullest.”

    Chelsea NeSmith
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Towson,

    Maryland

    “My name is Chelsea and I’ve had CF since I was 7 months old. Everyday I beat all odds! I love EDM and going to raves. I live everyday to the fullest.”

    Chelsea NeSmith
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Towson,

    Maryland

    “My name is Chelsea and I’ve had CF since I was 7 months old. Everyday I beat all odds! I love EDM and going to raves. I live everyday to the fullest.”

  • Angela Austin

    “Adult with CF and I have 4 kids.”

    Angela Austin
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Reno,

    Nevada

    “Adult with CF and I have 4 kids.”

    Angela Austin
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Reno,

    Nevada

    “Adult with CF and I have 4 kids.”

  • Alexa Auer

    “My husband Zac is a CF warrior who never lets it hold him back from living his best life. Were always up for an adventure!”

    Alexa Auer
    CF Ally
    Spouse of a person with CF

    Westhampton,

    New York

    “My husband Zac is a CF warrior who never lets it hold him back from living his best life. Were always up for an adventure!”

    Alexa Auer
    CF Ally
    Spouse of a person with CF

    Westhampton,

    New York

    “My husband Zac is a CF warrior who never lets it hold him back from living his best life. Were always up for an adventure!”

  • Chelsea Miller

    “I am a mom to a beautiful baby girl with CF, who was diagnosed in-utero.”

    Chelsea Miller
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Mountain Brook,

    Alabama

    “I am a mom to a beautiful baby girl with CF, who was diagnosed in-utero.”

    Chelsea Miller
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Mountain Brook,

    Alabama

    “I am a mom to a beautiful baby girl with CF, who was diagnosed in-utero.”

  • Hannah Bozzini

    “My cousin and best friend Jessica passed from CF. I honor her legacy by helping others and supporting adults living with CF.”

    Hannah Bozzini
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CFLost a loved one to CF

    Denver,

    North Carolina

    “My cousin and best friend Jessica passed from CF. I honor her legacy by helping others and supporting adults living with CF.”

    Hannah Bozzini
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CFLost a loved one to CF

    Denver,

    North Carolina

    “My cousin and best friend Jessica passed from CF. I honor her legacy by helping others and supporting adults living with CF.”

  • Jackie White

    “I am 53 with CF, I am the only person in my family with CF. I love my fur babies and that keep me laughing. I'd love to help the CF Community”

    Jackie White
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Jacksonville,

    North Carolina

    “I am 53 with CF, I am the only person in my family with CF. I love my fur babies and that keep me laughing. I'd love to help the CF Community”

    Jackie White
    Adult with CF
    Person with CF

    Jacksonville,

    North Carolina

    “I am 53 with CF, I am the only person in my family with CF. I love my fur babies and that keep me laughing. I'd love to help the CF Community”

  • Andy Yankulov

    “Big fan of this organization and all those involved. Some real beautiful humans, inside and out :-*”

    Andy Yankulov
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Deerfield Beach,

    Florida

    “Big fan of this organization and all those involved. Some real beautiful humans, inside and out :-*”

    Andy Yankulov
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Deerfield Beach,

    Florida

    “Big fan of this organization and all those involved. Some real beautiful humans, inside and out :-*”

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