My name is Juliann Davis, and I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) as a baby. Growing up with CF meant a daily routine of medications, treatments, and hospital visits, which shaped much of my childhood. My sister Jessica, who was also diagnosed with CF, and I faced these challenges together. Despite missing out on typical childhood experiences, I learned resilience early on and adapted to the realities of CF. Serious infections like pseudomonas and MAC brought more complications as I got older, but my family and I fought through it. In 2019, my life changed when I started taking Trikafta, a treatment that dramatically improved my health and allowed me to pursue dreams I never thought possible.

Thanks to Trikafta, I’ve been able to focus on my career in marketing and experience life as a mother to my daughter, Brooklyn, a dream I fulfilled in 2022. Alongside me on this journey is my husband, Richard, my best friend and the rock of our family. He has supported me through every tough moment, especially during times when I am sick. His care and love are an incredible source of strength. Balancing my health, work, and motherhood comes with challenges, but I am grateful to have Richard by my side. My sister passed in 2021 after a tough struggle with CF after her double lung transplant. I honor Jessica’s memory by staying active in the CF community. Living with CF has shaped my life, but it hasn’t defined it entirely. I continue to push forward, inspired by Jessica’s strength and supported by Richard’s unwavering love.