Drew's Story

Hello, my name is Drew and I am 11 years old.  I have a disease called Cystic Fibrosis but I call it CF.  This disease is hard because I cough more than other kids and adults do.  A lot of times I bring up lots of mucus and people look at me sometimes like I am contagious.  I get sick faster or easier than other people.Sometimes I feel different than other kids because of my disease, but sometimes I forget that I have cystic fibrosis.  I have to eat a lot everyday so I can gain weight.  I need to eat a lot of food so I can stay healthy. Having to keep up my weight is a struggle everyday but I try even if I am not feeling good.

I go to the doctors a lot and have had to have surgeries. I have been through a lot of things, but I can handle it.  I have to do treatments twice a day everyday and sometimes more than that depending on how I feel.  I also take lots of pills.  I have great parents and an awesome brother.  They help me take my medicine and do my treatments.  I also have great doctors that keep me healthy.  Sometimes I have to go to the hospital for a "tune up" and get a pic line.  I don't like them but it makes me feel better.

I hope that someone finds a cure for cystic fibrosis so I can feel better. Also, so all kids and adults can have a cure to.  I know someday there will be one!