Defying Cystic Fibrosis One Mountain at a Time [Rebroadcast]

This episode was originally published in August 2018. Last Sunday, Sophie ran the London Marathon—her first of 36 marathons she plans to run in 36 days, as she raises money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust . You can follow Sophie's progress on Instagram @sophiegraceholmes Sophie Grace Holmes was born with Classic Cystic Fibrosis (CF). When she was 19, a doctor told her she was going to die within a few years. She set out to prove him wrong, quitting her office job and organizing her life around health and fitness. Sophie is now 27 years old. She is a fitness model, a trainer, a massage therapist and a motivational speaker. She thrives on challenges, and her many accomplishments include completing a 100k and summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro and Mt. Blanc. Links and Resources Sophie on Instagram Crossing for a Cure on Instagram Piper’s Angels Sophie’s website Cystic Fibrosis Trust (U.K. org) The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (U.S. org) Newborn Screening in the U.K. Newborn Screening in the U.S. Check out other Patient Stories podcast episodes. Read other Patient Stories on the Grey Genetics Patient Stories Page . Interested in digging deeper into the professional issues raised in the podcast? Consider joining the Patient Stories Club ! Do you want to support Patient Stories? You can make a donation online! Are you looking for genetic counseling? Patient Stories is sponsored by Grey Genetics, an independent telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. Book an appointment with a genetic counselor specialized in your area of concern. All genetic counseling appointments take place over secure, HIPAA-compliant video-conferencing or by phone. Looking for a place to collect your family history and share with relatives? Check out the FamGenix app . Grey Genetics is no longer active on social media. To receive occasional email updates, sign up for our mailing list .

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This episode was published on Apr 23, 2024.

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