Title: Travis Flores – Giving Back to the CF Community
Travis Flores, 18 years old with cystic fibrosis, grew up in Ohio and is currently attending college in New York City. Besides going to school Travis wrote a children’s book, has 2 websites that are raising awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis, a Heroes of Hope recipient, and Travis is living, breathing, succeeding with CF.

-    Travis started advocating for cystic fibrosis at a very young age and “embraces cystic fibrosis”

-    The Spider Who Never Gave Up is a children’s book that Travis wrote when he was 8 years old. (www.sparkeythespider.com)

-    Travis also created a non-profit organization that helps get computers for children and adolescent patients in the hospital so they can communicate friends (www.tfcf.org)

-    Travis enjoys being active in the community, writing music, people watching, and taking long walks.

-    “Living with CF it is important to find a balance with being compliant and your social life as well as having a great support team,” states Travis.

-    Travis’ goals include; graduate college, succeed in career, and raise awareness for cystic fibrosis.

-    Travis’ recommendation to everyone – “Embrace life!”

This “LIVING. BREATHING. SUCCEEDING.” Podcast/Vodcast series is the 8th in a series of 12 made possible through and unrestricted educational grant from Genentech to The Boomer Esiason Foundation.