Hi, I’m Hannah Eagan. I’m 26 years old and was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at birth.
 

CF has been part of my life for as long as I can remember: daily treatments, countless medications, and always being a little more cautious than others when it came to getting sick. While it made me different, it never defined me. I played sports, kept up with my friends, and did my best to live fully, even with the extra weight CF adds to each day.

When I was younger, I tried to hide my chronic illness. I didn’t want to be “the girl with CF,” so I avoided doing treatments around others, felt embarrassed taking medications at meals, and kept that part of me as hidden as I could.

But in college, something shifted. I stopped hiding—and started embracing this part of my story fully. I began to see how CF shaped me: giving me discipline, organization, and even moments of quiet with God during my daily treatments. That space became my built-in time for prayer and Scripture, a silver lining I never expected. Though CF is a hard road, I’ve found purpose and perspective in the journey..

While I’ve been fortunate that CF didn’t hold me back much—aside from the daily grind of treatments, extra doctor visits, and a few hospitalizations—my journey changed drastically in 2019 when I started Trikafta, a breakthrough medication that transformed my health. For the first time in my life, I wasn’t constantly coughing. I could breathe more easily. It felt like a miracle.

But not everyone with CF has access to life-changing treatments like this. And there’s still no cure.

This year, my sister Crystal and I are running the Disney 10K together—something deeply meaningful for both of us. Crystal has been one of the biggest supporters in my CF journey. She’s not only my sister, but my best friend—the one I can talk to about anything, and who’s walked beside me through every season of life with CF.

But her support goes far beyond our family. Over the years, Crystal has been a passionate advocate for the CF Foundation—volunteering at local events, rallying family and friends to participate in 'Hannah's Hope' team CF walks to raise awareness in the Brevard community, and last year, she ran the Disney Half Marathon as part of the Breathe Team. Her heart for the CF community is deeply personal and incredibly impactful.

Every person with CF has a different story. Mine is one of hope, perseverance, and faith. I run not just for myself, but for those still waiting for their breakthrough.

Will you join us in the fight for a cure?

Your donation fuels the research and innovation needed to give more people with CF a longer, healthier life. Thank you for being part of this story—and helping us take the next step toward a cure.