Brian Callanan is the founder of the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation (CFLF) and an adult living with cystic fibrosis (CF) since diagnosis at birth in 1976.

Born with a prognosis of living only 10-years, hear Brian's journey in making the most of every day and living life to its fullest. Through his adventures sailing, cycling, swimming and snowboarding, he shares his stories of living beyond the perceived limits and boundaries of CF. His perspectives on the transformations of treatments and living successfully are illustrated through learning a positive and empowered mindset and navigating challenges with control.

Brian's commitment to surviving CF over a bowl of Lucky Charms at age 13 has led to his thriving with CF, maintaining FEV-1 lung function above the 90th percentile. Hear how this dedication has driven him to build the CF Lifestyle Foundation with the mission of empowering patients with a STROLO lifestyle focused on living STRONGER LONGER!

Request Brian to speak at your event by emailing him directly at Brian@CFLF.org.
 

Speaking Topics Include:

• The Role of Exercise in Thriving with CF
• PTSD, Anxiety & Depression with CF
• Parenting an Adolescent with CF
• The Car Goes Where the Eyes Go
• The Importance of CF Advocacy
• Living STROLO - STRONGER LONGER
• pH and CF - Could It Be?
• Life With CF - What Does The Future Hold?
   

Noteable Appearances Include:

• Acceptance of CF Heroes of Hope Award (2004)
• University of Vermont Medical School (2007)
• University of Vermont CF Family Education Day (2013)
• Stony Brook CF Family Education Day (2016)
• Presentation to FL Governor Rick Scott (2018)
• Acceptance of FL House, Senate and Gubernatorial Proclimation of CF Awareness Month (2018)
• Guatemalan International Cystic Fibrosis Education (2018)
• Association of Cystic Fibrosis Guatemala Family Education Day (2018)
• Pensacola, FL CF Family Education Day (2021)