‘Fit and healthy’ father discovers life-threatening illness during fertility tests Simon Wade says his life ‘changed forever’ when he was diagnosed The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2025
Woman with cystic fibrosis who had weeks to live before lungs transplant is now climbing mountains Georgie Cooper said her donor has given her the ‘gift of life’, and she has since climbed Snowdon and completed the Bath Half Marathon. The Independent UK · Nov 15, 2023
'I was diagnosed with a life-changing disease at 6 - I take 40 tablets a day to stay alive' Kieron tried to hide his condition from friends when he was at school but now wants to raise awareness about the illness Wales Online · May 5, 2023
Newborn diagnosed with incurable condition after routine blood test Jason Moore’s son Luca, a ‘happy, chatty’ and ‘cheeky’ 19-month-old, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 20 days old The Independent UK · May 5, 2023
Boy has condition so rare he is among just four people in the world Luca's genes are so rare he has more chance of winning the lottery twice, at the same time Wales Online · May 3, 2023
'Doctors told me to write a will at 27 - now I've climbed Ben Nevis and am a miracle' During a period of ill health during the pandemic, doctors advised Charlotte Bones to start writing her will - but the cystic fibrosis sufferer has defied the odds to carry out some amazing feats Daily Mirror · Dec 31, 2022
Newcastle men to complete Great North Run dressed as Tyne Bridge The two friends will be running as part of Team Ewan, a group established to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust Chronicle Live · Sep 11, 2022
Former Belfast boxer using early retirement to help young kids Ciaran McVarnock called time on his career in July last year Belfast Live · Jun 30, 2022
Boy with incurable condition has life changed with 'amazing' drug Jodie Morgan said: "I felt like someone had given me a cure." Liverpool Echo · May 9, 2022
Cystic Fibrosis campaigners welcome 'little miracle' after battling back from intensive care Nicole Adams and Ciaran McVarnock have announced they are welcoming a child in October of this year Belfast Live · Apr 15, 2022