Hi I’m Isla,

I was born with Cystic Fibrosis and now I am 8! 

Cystic fibrosis is hard to live with because I have to take around 37 tablets a day and do 2 nebulisers and Pysio therapy every day. It also means I cannot swim in lake or rivers which I find frustrating.

I love sport and want to be an athlete when I am older! I do Triathlon and swimming 4 x a week! This keeps me well and healthy and out of hospital! It’s a good job I love it because it is so good for my lungs!! It makes my Mum and Dad very proud! I love to compete at competitions and even when I fell off my bike fast I got up and finished the race! CF teaches me to be very resilient. 

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 10,000 people across the UK. It affects the lungs and digestive system and can cause chronic infections and reduced lung function. Currently, half of those with CF will not live past age 41.The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a brighter future for people with CF and their families by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.