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Five Feet Apart is a 2019 American romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni (in his directorial debut) [4] and written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis.The film was inspired by Claire Wineland, who suffered from cystic fibrosis. [5]
The Sarah Murnaghan lung transplant controversy began in late May 2013, when the parents of a ten-year-old Philadelphia area girl with cystic fibrosis, Sarah Murnaghan, launched a campaign to change the under-12 policy of the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), which they asserted was age discrimination.
Claire Lucia Wineland (April 10, 1997 – September 2, 2018) was an American activist, author, speaker and social media personality. [2] [3] Through her non-profit organization, Claire's Place Foundation, she provided support to children and families affected by cystic fibrosis (CF).
Cystic fibrosis (also known as CF or mucoviscidosis) is an autosomal recessive genetic disorder affecting most critically the lungs, and also the pancreas, liver, and intestine.
Travis Michael Flores (April 7, 1991 – May 23, 2024) [1] was an American writer, activist, philanthropist, and motivational speaker, best known for being an advocate of cystic fibrosis and queer youth. He was a published children's book author and wrote for several magazines and publications, including OUT, UpWorthy, and DoSomething.
This included those with weakened immune systems (such as organ transplant recipients), as well as those with certain medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis or severe asthma. Until 1 June 2020, those shielding were strongly advised not to leave home for any reason at all, including essential travel, and to maintain a 2 m (6.6 ft) distance ...
Cystic fibrosis: 7q P DiGeorge syndrome: 22q D Down syndrome: 21 C Duchenne muscular dystrophy: Xp D Familial hypercholesterolemia: 19 P Haemochromatosis type 1: 6 P Hemophilia: X P Klinefelter syndrome: X C Neurofibromatosis: 17q/22q/? Phenylketonuria: 12q P Polycystic kidney disease: 16 or 4 P Prader–Willi syndrome: 15q DCP Scheuermann's ...
Salmont died of pneumonia and cystic fibrosis on Christmas 2008. [5] Rosman also supports Childhelp Inc. and is an ambassador for the organization, which helps severely abused children. [6] Rosman is also the national honorary chairman for CureFinders, a school fundraising program to help fund the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. [5]