You've Been Given the Gift of Life, Give it Back!

Welcome friends and family!

Thank you for visiting my blog. It documents my amazing journey from pre to post double lung transplant. I am a 37 year old mother and wife with Cystic Fibrosis who has been more greatly blessed than I could ever imagine possible!

It has been a bumpy ride, but God has given me strength, love, friendship, and, FINALLY, health. My prayers have been answered, my miracle was granted, and I want to share the joy of my new life with you.

If you are a first time visitor, please take a moment to watch The Miracle of Transplantation video below. To me, pictures speak a thousand words.

My entries begin in April of 2008 and my double lung transplant was December 10. Scroll down to my blog archive and you can read from the beginning or jump around. If you are looking for a specific topic, you can use the search engine.

Please feel free to contact me with questions or feedback, I would love to hear from you!

I hope I can help you to experience the love God has for each and every one of us!

May God Bless You with Miracles in Your Life! Nancy


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Friday, September 2, 2011

Cast your vote for the CFCareForward Scholarship


The fourth annual CFCareForward Thriving Student Scholarship contest starts today! From now until Sep. 30, 40 exceptional students with CF will compete for public votes to help them win one of two $19,000 scholarships – one for an undergraduate student and one for a graduate student – in honor of the 19th year of the scholarship program. These students have been selected to receive a $2,500 CFCareForward Scholarship, based on their academic records, creativity, and ability to serve as role models in their community.

Cast your vote!
  • Place your vote for one Thriving Undergraduate Stu­dent and one Thriving Graduate Student:
    • Online at www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com 
    • By text message at 30364
    • Via toll-free phone numbers at:1-888-305-9808 (Thriving Undergraduate Student) and 1-888-306-9683 (Thriving Graduate Student)
Feel free to post this information on your blog as you best see fit.

The press release announcing the program launch is pasted below and a fact sheet about the CFCareForward Scholarship is attached. Please let me know if I can provide any additional information.

Best regards,
Kristin

Kristin Sockett Healthcare
Ruder Finn 301 East 57th Street, New York NY 10022
ph: 212-593-5804 sockettk@ruderfinn.com

About CFCareForward Scholarship
Recognizing the financial burdens that exist for many CF patients and their families, Abbott created the CFCareForward Scholarship to honor young adults with CF as they pursue goals of post-high school education. This year, scholarships of $2,500 were awarded to 40 students. Of these 40, TWO students – one Undergraduate and one Graduate Student - will win a $19,000 Thriving Student Scholarship. Over the past 19 years, Abbott has awarded scholarships totaling more than $2.2 million to exceptional students with CF.
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Abbott Awards CFCareForward Scholarships to 40 Exceptional Graduate and Undergraduate Students Living with Cystic Fibrosis
Abbott Press Release
August 30, 2011


·         Two students will go on to win a $19,000 scholarship and the title of 2011 Thriving Undergraduate Student or Thriving Graduate Student following a month-long public vote
·         New this year, the Thriving Graduate Student category honors students with CF as they pursue graduate-level studies

ABBOTT PARK, Ill., Aug. 30, 2011 – Abbott has awarded CFCareForward Scholarships totaling $100,000 to 40 undergraduate and graduate students living with cystic fibrosis (CF) for use during the 2011-2012 academic year. Distinguished undergraduate and graduate recipients alike were selected to receive a $2,500 scholarship based on their academic records, creativity and ability to serve as role models in their community. Starting today, through Sep. 30, these students will compete for public votes to win one of two Thriving Student Scholarships, for each level of study, for a total award of $19,000 each, in celebration of the nineteenth year of the scholarship.

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States. Thanks to tremendous advances in medical treatments, more young adults with CF are living longer, healthier lives than ever before, and increasingly are pursuing higher education. Today, more than 45 percent of people living with CF are aged 18 or older.

"During the past 19 years, we've noticed an impressive progression in students with cystic fibrosis applying for scholarships, including some in medical school, law school and overall graduate-level studies," said Jim Hynd, divisional vice president, Metabolics, GI Care and Dyslipidemia, Abbott. "This year Abbott is excited to expand the scholarship offering with a second award exclusively for graduate students, and we are honored to provide financial support for this stage of a student’s academic career."

Please visit www.CFCareForwardScholarship.com to learn more about the 40 students' remarkable accomplishments and vote for the student you find most inspiring. Votes will be accepted online as well as via text message and phone. Full voting rules and more information on voting options are available on the website. Voting will begin on Aug. 30 and continue through Sep. 30, 2011, and winners will be announced in October.

About CFCareForwardScholarship
Recognizing the financial burdens that exist for many CF families, the CFCareForward Scholarship was developed to honor young adults with CF as they pursue goals of post-high school education. Over the past 19 years, Abbott has awarded scholarships totaling more than $2.2 million to exceptional students with CF.

About CFCareForward
Abbott is honored to continue the nearly 25-year commitment of helping people with CF manage their health. The CFCareForward program provides comprehensive nutritional, educational and financial support for patients living with CF and their families. To learn more about CFCareForward, please call 1-855-CARE4WD (227-3493).

About Abbott
Abbott is a global, broad-based health care company devoted to the discovery, development, manufacture and marketing of pharmaceuticals and medical products, including nutritionals, devices and diagnostics. The company employs nearly 90,000 people and markets its products in more than 130 countries.

Abbott's news releases and other information are available on the company's website at www.abbott.com.

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