The diagnosis came as a shock“We found out about Hazy’s diagnosis in June 2021, when she was just three weeks old,” says Joanne. “The next days were a blur and the hardest of our lives, with appointments, confirmation of the CF diagnosis, and meeting her hospital team. It was such an overwhelming time, and in the moments in between we grieved the life we thought our daughter would lead. Joanne’s sister, Amy, was particularly keen to help her niece and support CF Ireland, the charity that supports the Irish CF community. Hazel’s generation are breaking new ground for what life with CF means: Travel, work, education and family.

Source: Irish Examiner April 11, 2026 04:47 UTC