Being CF Nurse: Why I support the #4Eva Campaign
Tiffany is a nurse and a supporter of the #4Eva Campaign. She wants to share her story, in hopes that it will inspire more people to get involved with the campaign
My name is Tiffany and I’m a nurse that took care of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) patients when I graduated from nursing school. Because of the patients I took care of, CF is a cause that is very near and dear to my heart. I was very excited when I heard about the #4Eva Campaign, and the work that the team is doing for CF awareness month, however, I think that awareness should be raised all year round. I hope to one day make that happen!! I think that we can learn from the successes of campaigns like breast cancer campaigns, and hopefully build a campaign for CF awareness that is just as popular!
Having spent many years taking care of CF patients, I have many stories that have touched my heart. According to statistics, most CF patients live to the age of 36, however, many of them have been living longer. Ultimately, CF patients will need a double lung transplant – which is why I believe organ donation is a critical part of CF awareness. If we can keep spreading the word about CF awareness ad organ donation, maybe we can make a difference in 1 patient with CF and add additional years to their life!!
One of my fondest memories of my CF patients is a girl named Tyler. Tyler was 22 years old and the sweetest and most caring girl I ever met. She always put others first, and had goals and dreams of becoming a teacher. She would have been a great one! I was working the night she got the call that they had a transplant for her and I can still remember the excitement she had about the transplant. The huge smile on her face and the huge sparkle in her eyes. She was getting the gift of more life and she was so thankful. Sadly, the transplant didn’t take very well, and she passed several days later. Although she didn’t make it, I still remember her excitement about the transplant, and that feeling of hope that I think is so important to be able to give, which is why I am a supporter of organ transplant. As someone going into the medical profession, my mom used to warn me not to get attached to my patients, however, it was hard not to. My CF patients meant the world to me, and many of them touched my life. Seeing Tyler’s excitement, and the hope of life from someone who was generous enough to donate their organs is something that has inspired me to support CF patients through supporting organ donation. I hope this inspires other people to do the same too.
Rest in Peace, Tyler 
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