Sharon Cray, a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, left her business career after two of her three children were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Sharon’s middle son, Ian, died in 2001 at the age of nine. Her daughter Mara is a recent college graduate and active CF advocate. Because and in spite of the life experiences associated with caring for her children, Sharon has dedicated her time and talent to working to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and to furthering the goal of patient- and family-centered care. She is an active volunteer with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, including serving on the Protocol Review Committee and helping plan several virtual events. Sharon serves on the Family Advisory Council, the Safety Committee, and the Quality Committee at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia where her children were treated. She has been a team member and parent partner on several committees and research projects nationally, including the I-PASS Family Centered Rounds project, and is the coauthor of several publications.