Hanby advocates for CF in Washington D.C.

Allison Hanby, a senior at Spain Park High School, was recently selected to visit Washington D.C. as a teen advocate for cystic fibrosis (CF). On her trip, she met with elected officials to encourage support for CF drug research and development.

While meeting with Alabama Rep. Spencer Bachus, Allison shared the story of Rachel Griffin, a young woman from the Birmingham area who is fighting CF. Rachel has participated in many drug trials at UAB and Children’s of Alabama.

Allison is a varsity cheerleader for SPHS, a member of several scholastic organizations and is active in her church. She would like to attend to college to focus on legislative law.