Estelle Dreams Big
November 16, 2026Share this:
“My dream is to become a teacher,” says seven-year-old Estelle, who lives with cystic fibrosis (CF).
She imagines helping children learn, ask questions and discover new things in the world around them. It's a dream that reflects exactly who Estelle is: curious, determined and eager to take on the next adventure.
But when she was just three weeks old, her parents Philippe and Édith received a call that changed everything: their newborn baby Estelle had cystic fibrosis. They immediately turned to the internet in search of answers, spending countless hours researching a genetic disease they knew little about. “It felt like falling into a void,” Édith recalls, worried Estelle’s life would be defined by this incurable disease.
Today, Estelle is proving she is much more than her diagnosis.
Full of energy, Estelle’s favourite activity is gymnastics, and she is always looking for her next adventure. She loves to climb, explore, and tackle new obstacles. She's also incredibly curious and always wants to understand what's going on around her, which often leads to lots of questions all at once!
Like all parents, Édith and Philippe want their daughter to be happy, free, and fulfilled. They want to make sure that cystic fibrosis doesn’t define her or hold her back from pursuing her dreams. They know that her resilience, determination, and courage will help her achieve anything she sets her mind to.
Thanks to decades of progress in research and care, families like Estelle’s have more reason to hope than ever before. But the work is far from finished.
There is still no cure for cystic fibrosis, and many people continue to face serious health complications, hospitalizations, and an uncertain future. That is why your support matters so much.
Every breakthrough starts with people who choose to take action. Every research discovery, every advancement in care, and every step toward a cure is made possible by a community determined to create a better future for people living with CF.
Today, Estelle dreams of becoming a teacher.
With your support, we can help create a future where children like Estelle have every opportunity to grow up, follow their passions, and become exactly who they dream of being.
