Meet Emily

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' Champion child Emily Strand talks about living with cystic fibrosis. Her doctor, Dr. Accurso, shares his hope-filled outlook on CF research and Emily's champion spirit.

[@qammararshad6891]

God bless this sweet and cute baby. Amen

[@manganights]

I have 3 sons with CF. My 15 year old had his pancreas removed recently and cells were transplanted to his liver which is making insulin. Over twenty hospitalizations for Pancreatitis took its toll. He is recovering well with a feeding tube for nine hours a day, down from thirteen hours. At six feet eight inches he was down to 135 pounds but is up to 160. Homebound for a year, he looks forward to return to school in the fall. Good luck and prayers Emily.

[@cpchick81]

I was 2lbs 6oz when I was born, 1 of twins in 1981. I had friends with CF at high school. Thanks for the video. Beautiful family. I am from England and my family moved from Sussex to Oxfordshire when I was 5 to get better care for me. I was born 11 weeks premature and have cerebral palsy and hydrocephalus. Bless you and your family. Go Emily¡

[@jeromecabral7464]

Praying for her

[@thetoolbox112394]

@VirtualSuperSoldier Your niece is beautiful and she is a true champion. I imagine watching this is very hard for you as a family member. CF sounds like a terrifying disease (coming from a healthy 17-year-old with no family history of CF), but these kids are amazingly strong.

[@mysterygirl20101]

my b/f had CF which he died from. we met 4 the 1st time when i was diagnosed with diabetes in a hospital in Ireland.I really liked this guy,i saw him every day & bought a red rose.He was too ill to hold my hand,but he was very thankful. i was not allowed in his room,as it was an isolation room. 1 morning.his room empty and i had asked the nurse what had happened to him & she told me he had been flown urgently to U.K. for a lung and heart transplant.I was devastated,but happy. 1 week l8r he died

[@ellencalabrese2831]

Beautiful little girl God bless her.😀

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

1:59 what a beautiful family! Their kids are gorgeous

[@abbiestambaugh2158]

My sister has this

[@ConcreteAngelx3]

Abbie Stambaugh I'm sorry :-( I hope she is doing okay

[@michiminecraftdiaries6613]

+Abbie Stambaugh My cousin that has a KZbin channel has Cystic Fibrosis. She is in the hospital and she has to go all they way to Texas just for a lung transplant and she is only 12

[@VirtualSuperSoldier]

Uncle Chris says: God bless you Emmers, and your whole family.

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

I have hope for her future. Good Luck 🍀 Emily

[@chrysageorgouli2297]

I have cystic fibrosis and I had a double lung transplant in SickKids. By the way I am 13

[@kehleyrkiki9809]

I lose family because of CF I'm happy they are moving forwards with things now

[@myinnersmurf]

Awwwwwww poor u :.(

[@cpchick81]

Good to see medical advances for this condition. I advocate for all disabilities.

[@minnysuperstarcassie]

god bless you

[@michiminecraftdiaries6613]

Where is Miracle Children's hospital or whatever it is. That hospital is cool. It looks like a hotel.

[@abbiestambaugh2158]

Thanks

[@lynsherlock2638]

Wow beautiful 😍

[@lorimulligan9318]

I have cystic fibrosis how old are you is m 13 and I also have a feeding tube to and I do everything you do

[@christiank.7505]

I love how there's a gas phase that can make any type of fluid. If I heard correctly, hit me up, I'll find the link.

[@Eva-nh5id]

Have it

[@jacquelinesmith-jackson2815]

People have even lost eye sight. 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜 💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙 CF related diabetes is always possible..... I hope Emily does not get CF related diabetes.

[@christiank.7505]

Sorry

[@lulu828004u3466ou]

look at 0:25 her face is weird