cool role model w/cf--Lisa Bentley

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welshwitch

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Most of you probably already know about Lisa Bentley...I didn't know about her until I was randomly searching wikipedia. She is a Canadian triathelete who amazingly has cf and hasn't let it slow her down! She was born in 1968 and is currently competing in Ironman triathalons all over the world!

check out her website www.lisabentley.com

Man, I'm 27 -- why hadn't I heard of her before?!!!

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--27 yr old woman w/ CF
 
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welshwitch

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Most of you probably already know about Lisa Bentley...I didn't know about her until I was randomly searching wikipedia. She is a Canadian triathelete who amazingly has cf and hasn't let it slow her down! She was born in 1968 and is currently competing in Ironman triathalons all over the world!

check out her website www.lisabentley.com

Man, I'm 27 -- why hadn't I heard of her before?!!!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">


--27 yr old woman w/ CF
 
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welshwitch

Guest
Most of you probably already know about Lisa Bentley...I didn't know about her until I was randomly searching wikipedia. She is a Canadian triathelete who amazingly has cf and hasn't let it slow her down! She was born in 1968 and is currently competing in Ironman triathalons all over the world!

check out her website www.lisabentley.com

Man, I'm 27 -- why hadn't I heard of her before?!!!

<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">


--27 yr old woman w/ CF
 
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nicolaj

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Ive never heard of LisaBently either, but thanks for the website. i will check it out now

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nicolaj

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Ive never heard of LisaBently either, but thanks for the website. i will check it out now

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nicolaj

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Ive never heard of LisaBently either, but thanks for the website. i will check it out now

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mom2lillian

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NOt to downplay her accomplishments but I was sort of disapointed to not see anything regarding CF on her website, how did you know she had it?
 
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mom2lillian

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NOt to downplay her accomplishments but I was sort of disapointed to not see anything regarding CF on her website, how did you know she had it?
 
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mom2lillian

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NOt to downplay her accomplishments but I was sort of disapointed to not see anything regarding CF on her website, how did you know she had it?
 
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mom2lillian

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Not that I expect everyone to make it their personal crusade to cure and I understand not wanting to be 'defined' by it etc but she could give a couple props just for the role model effect for the children at least (this is my opinion only and I dont know what if anything she has ever done in other ways for CF).
 
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mom2lillian

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Not that I expect everyone to make it their personal crusade to cure and I understand not wanting to be 'defined' by it etc but she could give a couple props just for the role model effect for the children at least (this is my opinion only and I dont know what if anything she has ever done in other ways for CF).
 
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mom2lillian

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Not that I expect everyone to make it their personal crusade to cure and I understand not wanting to be 'defined' by it etc but she could give a couple props just for the role model effect for the children at least (this is my opinion only and I dont know what if anything she has ever done in other ways for CF).
 
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cdale613

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I think Lisa is great, and to her credit, she has done a lot for CF through her Ironman affliation - She helped make CF research the official charity of Ironman New Zealand a couple years ago, and does speak throughout Canada, etc (She's Canadian). There's a lot on the web about her if you google away.... I think she's also given some interviews on www.xtri.com

I don't think you can be suprised about not seeing anything CF related on her site... she is a professional triathele, and relies on sponsorships from companies. I think those companies care more about her advertising power as an Ironman champion than as a person with CF.

I think she's an amazing role model for people living their dreams who just happen to have CF. I find the fact that she doesn't make a big deal about her CF on her site or otherwise "use" it is admirable. Everyone deals with their CF differently, and if this is the best way that works for her I don't think anyone can judge that.

Chris

26 m w/CF
 
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cdale613

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I think Lisa is great, and to her credit, she has done a lot for CF through her Ironman affliation - She helped make CF research the official charity of Ironman New Zealand a couple years ago, and does speak throughout Canada, etc (She's Canadian). There's a lot on the web about her if you google away.... I think she's also given some interviews on www.xtri.com

I don't think you can be suprised about not seeing anything CF related on her site... she is a professional triathele, and relies on sponsorships from companies. I think those companies care more about her advertising power as an Ironman champion than as a person with CF.

I think she's an amazing role model for people living their dreams who just happen to have CF. I find the fact that she doesn't make a big deal about her CF on her site or otherwise "use" it is admirable. Everyone deals with their CF differently, and if this is the best way that works for her I don't think anyone can judge that.

Chris

26 m w/CF
 
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