Meghan Nadeau, Ticonderoga, New York
Meghan, age 22, graduated this year from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY with a Bachelor's degree
in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Women’s Studies. She was the class Salutatorian
and earned many academic awards and honors. This fall she began studies for her Masters in Social
Work at the highly regarded Columbia School of Social Work in New York. Meghan’s long term goal is
to earn her PhD and become a college professor. Meghan is very active in community service. Her
efforts include organizing and delivering “spring baskets” to children at Albany Medical Center Hospital,
volunteering at a local soup kitchen and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Michelle Green, Medina, Ohio
Michelle, age 18, graduated from high school this year and completed 5 college courses at Akron
University as a high school senior for which she earned Dean’s List recognition. Michelle will attend the
College of Medicine, School of Allied Medical Professions at Ohio State University in Columbus this
fall. Her goal is to follow her love of athletics and become an athletic trainer or physical therapist. She
will be the first in her family to receive a college degree. In addition to her many school activities:
women’s ice hockey team and assistant coach, softball team, and concert band, Michelle is active in
both Cystic Fibrosis education and fundraising.
Michelle Jones, Montara, California
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Samantha Monson, Denver, Colorado
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Katie Leighton, Bar Harbor, Maine
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Charlotte Reardon, Olney, Maryland
Charlotte, age 20, will begin her senior year this fall at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY,
where she is pursuing a degree in Health Sciences. On campus, Charlotte serves on the Executive
Board of the Health and Society Undergraduate Council. Post graduation, she plans to earn a Master’s
Degree In Public Health. Charlotte credits athletics with helping her manage CF. She is an avid runner
and member of the U of Rochester cross country and indoor track teams. Charlotte has been a Cystic
Fibrosis spokesperson and fundraiser and also organized a fundraiser for Prevent Child Abuse America
each of the last 3 years.
Casandra Caminiti, Lapeer, Michigan
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Meghan, age 22, graduated this year from Russell Sage College in Troy, NY with a Bachelor's degree
in Psychology with a double minor in Sociology and Women’s Studies. She was the class Salutatorian
and earned many academic awards and honors. This fall she began studies for her Masters in Social
Work at the highly regarded Columbia School of Social Work in New York. Meghan’s long term goal is
to earn her PhD and become a college professor. Meghan is very active in community service. Her
efforts include organizing and delivering “spring baskets” to children at Albany Medical Center Hospital,
volunteering at a local soup kitchen and building homes with Habitat for Humanity.
Michelle Green, Medina, Ohio
Michelle, age 18, graduated from high school this year and completed 5 college courses at Akron
University as a high school senior for which she earned Dean’s List recognition. Michelle will attend the
College of Medicine, School of Allied Medical Professions at Ohio State University in Columbus this
fall. Her goal is to follow her love of athletics and become an athletic trainer or physical therapist. She
will be the first in her family to receive a college degree. In addition to her many school activities:
women’s ice hockey team and assistant coach, softball team, and concert band, Michelle is active in
both Cystic Fibrosis education and fundraising.
Michelle Jones, Montara, California
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Samantha Monson, Denver, Colorado
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Katie Leighton, Bar Harbor, Maine
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Charlotte Reardon, Olney, Maryland
Charlotte, age 20, will begin her senior year this fall at the University of Rochester, Rochester, NY,
where she is pursuing a degree in Health Sciences. On campus, Charlotte serves on the Executive
Board of the Health and Society Undergraduate Council. Post graduation, she plans to earn a Master’s
Degree In Public Health. Charlotte credits athletics with helping her manage CF. She is an avid runner
and member of the U of Rochester cross country and indoor track teams. Charlotte has been a Cystic
Fibrosis spokesperson and fundraiser and also organized a fundraiser for Prevent Child Abuse America
each of the last 3 years.
Casandra Caminiti, Lapeer, Michigan
See 2007-2008 recipients.
Nicole Matthews, Mooers, NY
“Receiving this scholarship is not only an honor, but also proves what I have known all along….that all
individuals with cystic fibrosis (and their families) are a large family who take care of one another. I
look forward to being able to give back to the community….”
Nicole, age 29, married, earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from Plattsburgh State University of New
York in 2000. She is currently enrolled in a three year degree program, at Plattsburgh State University,
leading to a Masters in School Psychology and a CAS in counseling. After graduation she hopes to
work as a school counselor. In addition, she plans to continue her use of hippo therapy with
underprivileged, disabled and terminally ill children. Hippo therapy involves the use of horses to create
therapeutic benefits. Nicole volunteers in a hospice program and has regularly worked with autistic
children for many years.
Mark, San Diego, CA
Mark, age 25, is married to Julie, who is serving on active duty in the U. S. Navy. Mark is in his senior
year at Washington State University, Pullman, WA and is the first person in two generations to attend
college. His degree will be in Business Administration with an emphasis on International Business.
Mark is concerned with the potential nuances of tax filing for individuals with CF and plans to offer free
tax services to individuals in need. Mark and his wife Julie are very active in the CF community in both
fundraising and awareness/support. They are cofounders of a website dealing with CF issues,
particularly male infertility (cysticfibrosismaleinfertility.com).
Steven Graham, Kingsburg, CA
“CF has taught me more about patience, empathy and being conscientious. But most importantly, it
has taught me to live a strong life.”
Steven, 31, earned a B.A. in History from California State University, Fresno in 2000. After receiving a
bilateral lung transplant at the University of California San Francisco in December 2002, he then
completed his Masters degree in History from CSU Fresno in 2003. He is currently completing first
year course work towards a law degree from San Joaquin College of Law, Clovis, CA. He was voted
Student of the Year 2005 by his first year classmates. Steven has been active in community affairs as
well as in his school. He has served as an intern in the State Legislature, representative to the Student
Bar Association and Academic Senate Representative at CSUF. Steven intends to use his legal
education in the field of public service and to become a strong voice for the CF community.
Dylan Mortimer, Brooklyn, NY
Dylan, age 26, married, was raised in St Louis, MO and now resides in New York City. He earned a
Bachelors of Fine Arts from Kansas City Art Institute in 2002 and is now in his final year at The School
of Visual Arts where he will complete his Masters in Fine Arts. He has been a community activist in a
number of areas such as working in Special Events for Narcotics Anonymous, leading a community art
project for students from the Kansas School for the Deaf, helping battered women through art
programs, and raising community awareness of homelessness in Kansas City through a community art
program. He has been particularly involved in church charity projects and in the use of creative visual
and performing arts in church services. His goal is to find creative ways to encourage people to ask
important questions in their lives.
Samantha Monson, Denver, CO
See 2007-2008 recipients
“Receiving this scholarship is not only an honor, but also proves what I have known all along….that all
individuals with cystic fibrosis (and their families) are a large family who take care of one another. I
look forward to being able to give back to the community….”
Nicole, age 29, married, earned a B.A. degree in Psychology from Plattsburgh State University of New
York in 2000. She is currently enrolled in a three year degree program, at Plattsburgh State University,
leading to a Masters in School Psychology and a CAS in counseling. After graduation she hopes to
work as a school counselor. In addition, she plans to continue her use of hippo therapy with
underprivileged, disabled and terminally ill children. Hippo therapy involves the use of horses to create
therapeutic benefits. Nicole volunteers in a hospice program and has regularly worked with autistic
children for many years.
Mark, San Diego, CA
Mark, age 25, is married to Julie, who is serving on active duty in the U. S. Navy. Mark is in his senior
year at Washington State University, Pullman, WA and is the first person in two generations to attend
college. His degree will be in Business Administration with an emphasis on International Business.
Mark is concerned with the potential nuances of tax filing for individuals with CF and plans to offer free
tax services to individuals in need. Mark and his wife Julie are very active in the CF community in both
fundraising and awareness/support. They are cofounders of a website dealing with CF issues,
particularly male infertility (cysticfibrosismaleinfertility.com).
Steven Graham, Kingsburg, CA
“CF has taught me more about patience, empathy and being conscientious. But most importantly, it
has taught me to live a strong life.”
Steven, 31, earned a B.A. in History from California State University, Fresno in 2000. After receiving a
bilateral lung transplant at the University of California San Francisco in December 2002, he then
completed his Masters degree in History from CSU Fresno in 2003. He is currently completing first
year course work towards a law degree from San Joaquin College of Law, Clovis, CA. He was voted
Student of the Year 2005 by his first year classmates. Steven has been active in community affairs as
well as in his school. He has served as an intern in the State Legislature, representative to the Student
Bar Association and Academic Senate Representative at CSUF. Steven intends to use his legal
education in the field of public service and to become a strong voice for the CF community.
Dylan Mortimer, Brooklyn, NY
Dylan, age 26, married, was raised in St Louis, MO and now resides in New York City. He earned a
Bachelors of Fine Arts from Kansas City Art Institute in 2002 and is now in his final year at The School
of Visual Arts where he will complete his Masters in Fine Arts. He has been a community activist in a
number of areas such as working in Special Events for Narcotics Anonymous, leading a community art
project for students from the Kansas School for the Deaf, helping battered women through art
programs, and raising community awareness of homelessness in Kansas City through a community art
program. He has been particularly involved in church charity projects and in the use of creative visual
and performing arts in church services. His goal is to find creative ways to encourage people to ask
important questions in their lives.
Samantha Monson, Denver, CO
See 2007-2008 recipients
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Scholarships:
Amy - Pasadena, CA
Amy, age 26, graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003 with a B.S. in
Business and a B.A in International Relations. This fall she left her employment with a major
pharmaceutical company to pursue an MBA degree at the Marshall School of Business at USC. Her
career goal is to join the fight to cure CF by working for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and
becoming a leader in that organization. She is currently active as a featured speaker, fundraiser and
volunteer for CFF. In the community, Amy has mentored underprivileged youth in South Central L.A.
She is also active in Soldier’s Angels, an organization that writes letters and sends care packages to
deployed U.S. soldiers.
Amberlyn Fett - Dripping Springs, TX
Amberlyn, age 18, is an ingoing freshman at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX. She will major in
Kinesiology (the study of mechanics and anatomy of human movement). Her goal is to earn an M.S. in
Pediatric Physical Therapy. Amber is President of “Amber’s Angels”, an organization she founded as a
high school freshman that raises funds to purchase and distribute gift bags to children hospitalized at
Christmas-time. Amber has received the Central Texas American Red Cross Youth Good Samaritan
Heroes Award and the TLU Heritage Award, which recognizes students who are actively involved in
their schools, churches, communities and who demonstrate leadership potential.
Tiffany Stein - Encino, CA
Tiffany, age 18, graduated from Calabasas High, a California Distinguished and Blue Ribbon school.
She is a freshman at Florida International University majoring in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology in
the Honors Program. Tiffany will be the first in her family to graduate from college. Her career goal is to
become a forensic chemist. Tiffany was captain of her high school swim team, junior and senior years,
and she taught swimming to young children. She is active in Project Chicken Soup, which prepares
and delivers food to homebound AIDS patients.
Brandon Madery - Mantorville, MN
Brandon, age 23, is a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Minnesota State University, Moorhead,
MN with a B.A. in Biology, minor in Chemistry. He is now in the first year of a two year Physician
Assistant Program at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, WI. Brandon wants to pursue a career
as a surgical P.A. in a research institution where he can participate in the leading developments of CF
research. At Minnesota State University he was captain of the track and field team for two years.
Brandon continues as a volunteer high school track and field coach. In addition, he has been a
volunteer in the health center emergency room and worked on projects for Habitat for Humanity.
Katie Leighton - Bar Harbor, ME
Katie, age 19, is a sophomore at the University of Maine, majoring in Physical Education and Human
Kinetics. She is a cheerleader for the U of Maine Black Bears and has begun volunteering at Eastern
Maine Medical Center as a hospice worker on the pediatric floor. She is active in the CF Foundation, is
co-chair of the Bar Harbor Great Strides Walk to Cure CF, and mentors a younger girl with CF. Katie is
a past State of Maine Ambassador and a speaker for the Children’s Miracle Network. She was
recently chosen as the Bar Harbor/Mount Desert Island Young Woman of the Year. Katie’s career goal
is to work with children as a physical education teacher.
Casandra Caminiti - Lapeer, MI
Casandra, age 20, is a sophomore at Western Michigan University this fall. She intends to earn her
degree in Vocal Performance and sing professionally before pursuing a doctoral degree and teaching
music and voice. In addition to her vocal talent, Casandra is an accomplished violinist and
percussionist. She has won many awards and recognition for her voice, violin and percussion
performance. She is very active in church service projects (preparing meals and visiting the elderly).
Casandra participates in many community programs and is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation through performance as a soloist.
Brittney Dye - Edmond, OK
Brittney, age 26, is a 2004 graduate of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas with a B.S. in
Kinesiology. She is currently in her third year of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Langston
University in Langston, Oklahoma. Brittney was a 4 year member, and 3 year letterman, of the
University of Houston’s Division I swim team. Brittney was selected Athlete of the Year at the Sooner
State Games. She was chosen from 8,000 athletes in 12 different sports. Brittney has been active in
the Special Olympics for a number of years and participates in several programs to paint houses and
collect clothing for the needy. Her goal is to lead a physical therapy clinic that focuses on positive
encouragement techniques in the rehabilitation process.
Mark Gammon - Redford Township, MI
Mark, age 37, graduated in 1993 from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan with a B.A. in Finance, with
Distinction. He is currently a Master’s degree candidate at Walsh College. Mark, who has had both a
bilateral lung and kidney transplant, is very active in CF volunteer work. He is a board member of the
Michigan Pulmonary Disease Community Inc, which actively serves and supports the CF community.
He is the founder of a transplant support group, which includes individuals who have received a
transplant and those on the waiting list. He speaks frequently throughout the state of Michigan on
behalf of Gift of Life, an organ donation awareness program. Mark’s post graduation goals are to secure
a corporate career in the financial industry, marry, and devote additional time within the Michigan CF
community.
Samantha Monson - Denver, CO
Samantha, age 26 and married, earned a B.A. degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, from the
University of Colorado in 2003. She is in her third year of a Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology in
the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. Samantha is specializing
in Health Psychology. She is currently a practicum student on the Interdisciplinary Pain Team, Denver
Veterans Medical Center and was previously an extern at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine-
Burn Unit at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She is very involved in community service
and serves as both a volunteer and national spokesperson for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Samantha’s goal is to work in the area of clinical therapy particularly with individuals affected with
chronic illnesses and those connected to them (parents, siblings, and significant others).
Michelle Jones - Montara, CA
Michelle, age 20, is in her second year at the University of California, San Diego. She majors in
Ecology, Animal Behavior and Evolution. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D. and do research in marine
sciences. She is already doing original research on harbor seals at UCSD. Michelle is active in
community service including the CFRI Mother’s Day Tea fundraiser, volunteer work for Scripps Birch
Aquarium and for the San Diego Oceans Foundation. She is a recent recipient of the Heroes of Hope
award presented by Genentech to recognize inspirational people affected by CF. Michelle is a
classical pianist, kayaks regularly and is a member of UCSD’s Masters swim program.
Patrick Robinson - Sandown, NH
Patrick, age 18, is a freshman at Boston University (BU) in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been
accepted in BU’s Honors Program and will major in Biology and Neuroscience. In high school Patrick
was a four year member of the cross country team, a three year member of the marching band and a
two year participant on the ski team. He rose to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts and
performed many community service projects including yard work and food pantry work for the elderly.
Patrick is active in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a fundraiser and has spoken at several New
England Chapter events. His goal is to attend medical school and pursue a career in research.
Amy, age 26, graduated from the University of Southern California (USC) in 2003 with a B.S. in
Business and a B.A in International Relations. This fall she left her employment with a major
pharmaceutical company to pursue an MBA degree at the Marshall School of Business at USC. Her
career goal is to join the fight to cure CF by working for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and
becoming a leader in that organization. She is currently active as a featured speaker, fundraiser and
volunteer for CFF. In the community, Amy has mentored underprivileged youth in South Central L.A.
She is also active in Soldier’s Angels, an organization that writes letters and sends care packages to
deployed U.S. soldiers.
Amberlyn Fett - Dripping Springs, TX
Amberlyn, age 18, is an ingoing freshman at Texas Lutheran University in Seguin, TX. She will major in
Kinesiology (the study of mechanics and anatomy of human movement). Her goal is to earn an M.S. in
Pediatric Physical Therapy. Amber is President of “Amber’s Angels”, an organization she founded as a
high school freshman that raises funds to purchase and distribute gift bags to children hospitalized at
Christmas-time. Amber has received the Central Texas American Red Cross Youth Good Samaritan
Heroes Award and the TLU Heritage Award, which recognizes students who are actively involved in
their schools, churches, communities and who demonstrate leadership potential.
Tiffany Stein - Encino, CA
Tiffany, age 18, graduated from Calabasas High, a California Distinguished and Blue Ribbon school.
She is a freshman at Florida International University majoring in Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology in
the Honors Program. Tiffany will be the first in her family to graduate from college. Her career goal is to
become a forensic chemist. Tiffany was captain of her high school swim team, junior and senior years,
and she taught swimming to young children. She is active in Project Chicken Soup, which prepares
and delivers food to homebound AIDS patients.
Brandon Madery - Mantorville, MN
Brandon, age 23, is a recent Magna Cum Laude graduate of Minnesota State University, Moorhead,
MN with a B.A. in Biology, minor in Chemistry. He is now in the first year of a two year Physician
Assistant Program at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse, WI. Brandon wants to pursue a career
as a surgical P.A. in a research institution where he can participate in the leading developments of CF
research. At Minnesota State University he was captain of the track and field team for two years.
Brandon continues as a volunteer high school track and field coach. In addition, he has been a
volunteer in the health center emergency room and worked on projects for Habitat for Humanity.
Katie Leighton - Bar Harbor, ME
Katie, age 19, is a sophomore at the University of Maine, majoring in Physical Education and Human
Kinetics. She is a cheerleader for the U of Maine Black Bears and has begun volunteering at Eastern
Maine Medical Center as a hospice worker on the pediatric floor. She is active in the CF Foundation, is
co-chair of the Bar Harbor Great Strides Walk to Cure CF, and mentors a younger girl with CF. Katie is
a past State of Maine Ambassador and a speaker for the Children’s Miracle Network. She was
recently chosen as the Bar Harbor/Mount Desert Island Young Woman of the Year. Katie’s career goal
is to work with children as a physical education teacher.
Casandra Caminiti - Lapeer, MI
Casandra, age 20, is a sophomore at Western Michigan University this fall. She intends to earn her
degree in Vocal Performance and sing professionally before pursuing a doctoral degree and teaching
music and voice. In addition to her vocal talent, Casandra is an accomplished violinist and
percussionist. She has won many awards and recognition for her voice, violin and percussion
performance. She is very active in church service projects (preparing meals and visiting the elderly).
Casandra participates in many community programs and is a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation through performance as a soloist.
Brittney Dye - Edmond, OK
Brittney, age 26, is a 2004 graduate of the University of Houston in Houston, Texas with a B.S. in
Kinesiology. She is currently in her third year of a Doctorate of Physical Therapy program at Langston
University in Langston, Oklahoma. Brittney was a 4 year member, and 3 year letterman, of the
University of Houston’s Division I swim team. Brittney was selected Athlete of the Year at the Sooner
State Games. She was chosen from 8,000 athletes in 12 different sports. Brittney has been active in
the Special Olympics for a number of years and participates in several programs to paint houses and
collect clothing for the needy. Her goal is to lead a physical therapy clinic that focuses on positive
encouragement techniques in the rehabilitation process.
Mark Gammon - Redford Township, MI
Mark, age 37, graduated in 1993 from Walsh College in Troy, Michigan with a B.A. in Finance, with
Distinction. He is currently a Master’s degree candidate at Walsh College. Mark, who has had both a
bilateral lung and kidney transplant, is very active in CF volunteer work. He is a board member of the
Michigan Pulmonary Disease Community Inc, which actively serves and supports the CF community.
He is the founder of a transplant support group, which includes individuals who have received a
transplant and those on the waiting list. He speaks frequently throughout the state of Michigan on
behalf of Gift of Life, an organ donation awareness program. Mark’s post graduation goals are to secure
a corporate career in the financial industry, marry, and devote additional time within the Michigan CF
community.
Samantha Monson - Denver, CO
Samantha, age 26 and married, earned a B.A. degree in Psychology, Summa Cum Laude, from the
University of Colorado in 2003. She is in her third year of a Doctoral program in Clinical Psychology in
the Graduate School of Professional Psychology at the University of Denver. Samantha is specializing
in Health Psychology. She is currently a practicum student on the Interdisciplinary Pain Team, Denver
Veterans Medical Center and was previously an extern at the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine-
Burn Unit at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. She is very involved in community service
and serves as both a volunteer and national spokesperson for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Samantha’s goal is to work in the area of clinical therapy particularly with individuals affected with
chronic illnesses and those connected to them (parents, siblings, and significant others).
Michelle Jones - Montara, CA
Michelle, age 20, is in her second year at the University of California, San Diego. She majors in
Ecology, Animal Behavior and Evolution. Her goal is to earn a Ph.D. and do research in marine
sciences. She is already doing original research on harbor seals at UCSD. Michelle is active in
community service including the CFRI Mother’s Day Tea fundraiser, volunteer work for Scripps Birch
Aquarium and for the San Diego Oceans Foundation. She is a recent recipient of the Heroes of Hope
award presented by Genentech to recognize inspirational people affected by CF. Michelle is a
classical pianist, kayaks regularly and is a member of UCSD’s Masters swim program.
Patrick Robinson - Sandown, NH
Patrick, age 18, is a freshman at Boston University (BU) in Boston, Massachusetts. He has been
accepted in BU’s Honors Program and will major in Biology and Neuroscience. In high school Patrick
was a four year member of the cross country team, a three year member of the marching band and a
two year participant on the ski team. He rose to the rank of Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts and
performed many community service projects including yard work and food pantry work for the elderly.
Patrick is active in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as a fundraiser and has spoken at several New
England Chapter events. His goal is to attend medical school and pursue a career in research.
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