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The faith journey of a deaf, lung-transplanted dude with cystic fibrosis.

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Author: Brad Dell

I’m Brad Dell, a 27-year-old Deaf, lung-transplanted dude with cystic fibrosis. When not working to amplify rare disease patient voices at BioNews Services, I'm volunteering in church ministry.

The Sugar Trick

Sugar would make life easier. If it didn’t threaten life.

Cystic Fibrosis, diet, organ donation, sugar, transplant, weight gain

The Art of Breathing

I was in an art show, sorta.

art, Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplant, organ donation

An Anniversary of Almost-Death, and a Dedication to Those Who Died

It was one year ago today that I slipped into septic shock. 

comfort, Cystic Fibrosis, death, lung transplant, obituaries

The Truth About My Dad, the Hero

My dad’s mission wasn’t what I once thought it to be.

Cystic Fibrosis, Fathers Day, lung transplant, Thank You

Tomorrows

“Live like your donor is watching.” That’s a phrase I’ve read/lip read countless times since my transplant. My donor added … More

Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplant, Motivation, organ donation, recovery
I declared war on my disease.

The Joy of #Gainz

I spend every Tuesday and Thursday at a gym that is used exclusively by elderly, retired Olympic athletes (and me, the only young guy).

Cystic Fibrosis, Exercise, lung transplant, Motivation

Strong in the Broken Places

Finding kintsugi to be a lesson in positive body image.

Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplant, recovery, scars

Cathedral

Okay, guys. I’m finally doin’ it. I’m living like Theo R. Since writing that post, I discovered living independently as … More

Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness/Cochlears, lung transplant, Motivation

Back and Better Than Ever (Really)

It’s been a minute! Lost my computer charger and publishing from my phone proved to be a frustrating experience. I’ve … More

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