Meet Jordan: Cystic Fibrosis Association Youth Ambassador
Jordan has a Hope-Filled Future!
We want to introduce you to Jordan Peterson, our 2023/24 Youth Ambassador.
Jordan grew up in Fargo, the oldest son of Dan and Anette Peterson. Jordan was born with cystic fibrosis and underwent a double lung transplant at age 10.
From Jordan:
“I was diagnosed with CF right after I was born with the sweat test, my parents were aware that I would have something when my mom was pregnant with me, they just didn’t know what it was till after I was born. I can’t say if the newborn screening made a difference to me but I’m sure it did for my parents because they were able to prepare for raising me.
CF has always affected my day-to-day life more before my transplant than after. I remember growing up and not always being able to keep up with the other kids during various sports activities because of my CF. I think the thing I hated the most growing up was when I would have to come in from playing outside to do one of my 2-3 vest treatments a day which took 45 minutes each time.
Now that I’m post-transplant there is not anything I can’t do that other 21 years olds can. In high school I was able to play any sport I wanted, including football, and as far as we know I am the first double lung transplant recipient to play varsity high school football. So, living post-transplant has been completely different and I often get told “I would never have guessed you have cystic fibrosis or a transplant”.
CFA has been a massive part of my journey helping pay for many appointment visits and now paying for a large part of college. I am incredibly grateful for CFA because of all they have done for me and my family. I don’t have to worry about my college tuition because of CFA and I’m incredibly grateful.
Right now, I am attending NDSU and studying for a degree in finance. My hopes for my future after college hopefully do some traveling around the world and one day to become a business owner. “
Here at the Cystic Fibrosis Association, we could not be prouder of Jordan! We have been rooting for him for many years and we look forward to his hope-filled future!
