Overview of Stephanie's Life 

When Stephanie was 12 years old, she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.  The diagnosis came from failure to thrive.  At the age of 12, Stephanie weighed 48 pounds. After many medical tests, doctors discovered she had Cystic Fibrosis.

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 (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:

• clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
• obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food

Stephanie is now 33 years old and lives in Limerick, Maine with her husband Brian and their family of pets. Stephanie grew up in Rumford, Maine and graduated Mountain Valley High School in 1994. She went on to Saint Joseph's College of Maine and completed her B.S in Business Administration in 1998. Stephanie continues to be part of Saint Joseph's College as an Admissions Counselor for their online degree program.

The past 2 years have been tough. In November of 2007, her Doctor brought up the idea of starting to prepare for a lung transplant. She has been evaluated for a double lung transplant at Brigham and Woman's Hospital. On July 6, 2009, Stephanie became active on the waiting list.  Her call for lungs can come any time.

A Message From Steph

First, I want to take the time to thank everyone that has visited New Breath 4 Steph.  The support and love I continue to receive is truly amazing.

Second, please remember that I am only one of the 70,000 people world wide that have cystic fibrosis.  Even though my lungs will no longer suffer from CF after my transplant, the rest of my body still will. Help cure CF so others who have CF can have brighter tomorrows.

Please visit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to find out ways you can help find a cure! 

You can read more about me and my transplant experience by visiting my blog.

Steph's Hobbies

Going to Camp

Playing with her Dogs

Watching the Redsox

Spending time with Friends and Family

Fishing

Traveling

Trying different hair styles