Kristen is a junior and soon to be senior at Christopher Newport University. She has an Associate’s Degree in graphic design, and is working toward her Bachelors in Fine Arts focusing in graphic design. Kristen has a passion for animals and art, and in her spare time likes to paint, or design on the computer as well as playing with her dog Mr. Pickles. Kristen is happy to be moving on to a new chapter of her life soon, getting married at the end of May 2016 and graduating in April 2017.
Sometimes, the only things you can do are what is necessary in life-- the things that are possible. Keep doing just that and soon you may find that you can do…
New BEGINNINGS are often disguised as painful endings. -Lao Tzu A New Year... time for new beginnings. If this year has been particularly hard for you, I hope this new…
Share the spirit of healing. Those with rare diseases seek healing all year round. The holidays are for a different kind of healing though, healing of the spirit and soul.…
Yes, it is the season of holidays. Happy Christmahanakwanzika! Or whichever holiday you celebrate! I hope you experience peace, love and joy this season.
If this holiday season finds you with extra love to share, then I hope can share a little bit to help fund research for a rare disease so that others…
Hey, a happy holidays meme without using red and green! Here’s wishing you peace and love during the holidays. Even if you don’t celebrate a specific holiday, I hope the…
Happy Holidays! Many people spend their time running around trying to bake as much as they can, buy and wrap as many presents as they can, go to as many…
"Every moment on this earth is an extraordinary, destiny defining gift from God." –Billy Cox Happy Thanksgiving Patient Worthians!
"As Long as you're still breathing, There's still a purpose for your life." - Billy Cox I find these words very inspiring and comforting. Even when you question why you…
Ah, I remember the simple times, when all you had to worry about was tracing your hand with a crayon and color in a turkey. Now I am an adult…
Whether you’re trying not to gain weight over Thanksgiving, or the prospect of being around a bunch of food you can’t eat because it would be bad for your rare…
Halloween is here! The night known for indulging and splurging on candy. For some people this may not be an option though, for instance people with familial hypercholesterolemia. Eating a…
Happy Halloween! A lot of people grow out of Halloween. I personally love any reason to celebrate. I believe that life is short and it should be enjoyed at every…
Are you planning on handing out candy for Halloween? If so I have a suggestion for you! This is the perfect opportunity for you to advocate for the rare disease…
Happy Labor Day! I hope this Labor Day finds you well! Kick back, relax, and enjoy the fruits of your labor! While you do that be sure to send good…
Labor Day, devoted to no man or woman, celebrates all of us and our pursuit of happiness and the American Dream. There are some out there who suffer illnesses, whether…
According to the history of Labor Day, this day is dedicated to those who add to the strength, prosperity and well being of this country. I say double kudos to…
Ahh Labor Day, the day where we all take the day off to relax and spend time with friends, family and fellow laborers (ff you're lucky enough to work somewhere…
IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) Awareness Month is coming up in September. To help raise awareness post something on your favorite social media site and use #IPF #IPFWorld #BlueUp4PF! Go to…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis or IPF is a disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiff, making it harder for a person to breathe and preventing the lungs from properly…
September is IPF Awareness month, I always love seeing the little things you can do to help raise awareness and involve anybody. I wish they could all go viral like…
This September, Chicago is having a Hike for Lung Health to help raise awareness for IPF. If Chicago is to far for you to go to participate then organize a…
September is IPF Awareness Month. A great way to raise awareness is by engaging your community. Write a letter to the editor of your local newspaper and share your story…
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis or IPF is a disease where the tissue in the lungs becomes scarred and stiff making it harder for a person to breathe. When the tissue thickens the…
There is a campaign to help raise awareness on IPF World called Blowing Soap Bubbles. This is the reasoning behind their campaign, "Blowing soap bubbles is a joyful activity. When…
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