Who Inspires You?

Do you have a hero in your life that inspires and motivates you? At CF Pharmacy, we continue to be amazed at the achievements and attitudes displayed by so many individuals in the CF community. For nearly four years, Genentech's Heroes of Hope Living with CF program has recognized people with CF who exemplify heroism. Some of the past heroes raised money toward CF research, provided thousands of people with free CF legal advice and volunteered in their own local communities. Heroes of Hope award recipients are united by their common traits of maintaining a positive attitude, proactively maintaining their health and making the most of their lives. We know that there are many more heroes out there in the CF community waiting to be nominated by our readers.

As some of you may know, Heroes of Hope has recognized almost 40 outstanding individuals with CF across more than 30 states. Anyone can nominate a person with CF to be a Hero of Hope - just log onto the newly-renovated Heroes of Hope Web site, www.heroesofhope.gene.com, to download and fill out a nomination form, and fax or mail it in. An independent Heroes of Hope Advisory Panel comprised of 7 members of the CF community regularly selects nominees to be Heroes of Hope recipients. In the past, Heroes of Hope recipients were recognized in small ceremonies at their local CF center.

This year, the program is moving online which will give everyone in the CF community access to the inspirational stories and advice of each Hero. Once selected as a Hero of Hope recipient, each will now receive the following distinction:

• Heroes of Hope recipients will be able to record a downloadable podcast
• A personalized page on the Heroes of Hope Web site for each recipient that will feature their podcast, a collection of their photographs and their biography
• Heroes of Hope recipients will receive an award, a certificate and a t-shirt
• Your story or that of your child will reach thousands of people in the CF community.

Who is your Hero of Hope? To nominate that person (or several people!) and to learn more about past award recipients, please log onto www.heroesofhope.gene.com today.