Michele (Shelly) was my wife Amanda’s best friend, and she tragically lost her battle with cystic fibrosis (CF) in 2012 at just 28 years old. Amanda remembers Shelly as someone who maintained an incredibly positive outlook on life, despite the challenges of the disease she was fighting. She was the life of every party and never allowed CF to prevent her from making the most of every single day.
 

Although Shelly was born and raised in Ohio, she became a passionate Philadelphia sports fan—most likely thanks to Amanda’s influence. She was always by Amanda’s side, cheering on the Phillies, Eagles, and Flyers. Shelly also loved all things Disney, the show Friends, and, of course, singing along to car karaoke.
 

Amanda describes Shelly as “the person always smiling, no matter what the occasion, and the person who told it like it is, no matter what.” She was, and continues to be, an inspiration and guiding light to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.