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Cystic Fibrosis isn’t stopping Claire Wineland, she’s surviving and thriving! I interviewed one of the most inspiring teens you’ll ever meet. Claire is an inspiration to all people coping with Cystic Fibrosis and everyday challenges. She’s the founder of Claire’s Place Foundation, author of her book, Every Breath I Take, Surviving and Thriving With Cystic Fibrosis, a speaker at TED Talks and a guest on many talk shows. I am honored to share her inspiring and truly amazing story here on Kirsty TV.
When I first met Claire it was at a TED talk. This 15 year old pocket rocket had the room in the palm of her hand and was giving them a little whopping to wake up and see what is important in life. I knew I had to interview her. There are few people who live with the kind of day to day challenges Claire does with such a zest for life.
She has had more surgeries and hospitalizations than she can count and has survived a 17-day coma, yet through all of her many challenges, she continues to spread joy. She has been called a “little Buddha”and a “true old soul.” I hope we can all learn to see life’s challenges and problems through Claires eyes. To get to a place of acceptance and gratitude for all that this wonderous life is here to teach us the good and the bad.
For more information about Claire, visit Claire’s Place Foundation on Facebook or follow Claire Wineland on Twitter at @clairewineland.
Stay tuned to www.KirstyTV.com for more exclusive and inspiring interviews. We will be sharing inspirational stories from our interviews with everyday people, celebrities and experts every Tuesday and Thursday.