23 in ’24 Well, here I am, a year later in 2024, having recently turned 23 years old, and I am officially a Providence College (PC) alum. Not only does 2024 mark 4 years free of hospitalization but it also means I am 3 years away from being kicked off of my parents’ health insurance…
A Bittersweet New Beginning If there is one thing I have learned these past 22 years, it is that everything happens for a reason and in the most unexpected ways. My dad always says that if his daughters are “safe, healthy, and happy” then he has done his job. I am each of these now,…
On May 15th, we participated in our 20th Great Strides Walk to cure Cystic Fibrosis (CF) in Wakefield, MA. Although we have not walked since 2019 due to COVID, Deirdre ran 65 miles during the month of May last year to raise money for the CF Foundation. Thanks to the generous support of family and…
About Me Hi! My name is Deirdre and I am a 20-year-old girl with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This is an inherited disease that causes the body to produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs up my lungs and makes it hard for me to breathe. CF also affects other organs in the body including the pancreas,…
On The Floor, Off The Court Me? Writer’s block? After writing these letters for 17 years they should come easy to me. Maureen says it happens to everyone… I could write one of these every day of the year – not sure of the quality, though. But this year I have to encapsulate two hospitalizations…