Support Team Eleanor and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation!

I am finally beginning to feel human again -- surgery went well and I'm on the mend -- still sore and moving slow, but each day gets better!

Our friends Patricia and Buddy Guilford's granddaughter, Eleanor Guilford, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) last year. Eleanor's parents, Robert and Coleen, grew up in Hartford. Eleanor is now 14 months old and doing well. She has had one CF related sickness this past year, but thankfully with great care is doing well.

Many genetic diseases receive funding from the government, but CF does not. It depends on donations to fund research and treatment. That is why Eleanor's family is so passionate about getting involved and doing what they can to help Eleanor and the other thousands of children that suffer with this disease. That is why they -- and those of us who know and love this family -- are doing what we can to help raise support to fight this disease.

I know these are difficult times economically, but if you can make a donation to help Eleanor and others with CF, please do so -- she is such a blessing. Just look at that precious face! You can view the website and read the letter from her mother, Coleen. It will explain in more detail about CF, and allow you to know a little more about Eleanor.

If you are unable to support financially, please pray for Eleanor and all of those with CF. Another young lady, Kate Brannon Wells, age 28, passed away this week after her life-long battle with CF. She left behind a young son, only 7 years old.

You can also contact your legislators and ask that they include funding for CF in future legislation.