Patient of the Month: Zuri


Published on: 10/22/2020

When Zuri was only a couple weeks old, her parents received a call that would change their lives forever. Thanks to the help of Dr. Maria Franco, Pediatric Pulmonologist and Cystic Fibrosis Director, and her team at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, Zuri and her family have gotten accustomed to their every day routine. Today, she is a happy and thriving 3-year-old girl.

Watch Zuri's story and learn more about her journey with cystic fibrosis. To help kids like Zuri receive the healthcare they need to live healthy, happy lives, please give today.

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