My nephews, Tyler and Cody, have Cystic Fibrosis (CF). CF is a chronic disease that affects their lungs and digestive system.
You would never know that they are very sick looking at them.
On an average day they have to do 2 treatments a day, nebulizer with 2-3 different inhalants and a percussion vest (PT on the lungs),
take about 30 pills a day, and drink supplemental drinks with a high fat diet. Wouldn’t we all love that diet!!
Their Mom and Dad have a lot to do with their health. They make sure that they get their medical needs; treatments,
medications, doctor visits, exercise and their nutritional needs everyday, oh and don't forget raising them to be like any other boy.
What an exciting year!! They both were picked for a wish this year. They didn't have much to wish for because they said they had everything.
How cute, I could think of a lot of things!! They each got big flat screen TV's for their rooms, I-Pods and a foosball table.
They will also be going to Cancun Mexico in the summer (health and flu permitting) and are looking forward to this trip.
Their health has been doing very good. Cody has been the only one hospitalized this year so far.
Tyler and Cody have each other for support and are not only brothers but best friends. No one could ever get the bond that these siblings have.
Lots of the time they have to stop what they are doing to do a treatment, but never complain about it.
They are loved very much by their family and friends that would love see a cure for them.
Great Strides Walk 2009
If you would like to donate to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis:
Click to Donate for the Great Stride Walk
Click to Donate to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Directly
I have attached a link on Cystic Fibrosis and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation if you have never had to experience it first hand.
Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with CF! We can also get the word out to make more aware of this genetic disease.
Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation and GREAT STRIDES!