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Andy Lipman is 32 years old. For most people, that`s not a significant age, but for Andy every year after 25 is an accomplishment. Andy fights a disease called cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a disease that now has a median age of 36.8 years. When Andy was 7, it was much lower. At that time, Andy read an article that stated “CF patients don`t live to the age of 25.” Though for many years the disease beat him up inside, Andy now returns the punches in his book “Alive at 25: How I’m Beating Cystic Fibrosis.” Andy beats cystic fibrosis by keeping a positive attitude and working hard to stay fit. He is an avid weightlifter and has benched as much as 300 pounds. He has run the Peachtree Road Race, an annual 10K in Atlanta, 9 times. He also loves to play softball, flag football, and tennis. Andy is currently writing a second book, A Superhero Needs No Cape, click here for a synopsis of his new book. The book will be out in the fall of 2006. Andy, with the help of many of his close friends, runs a softball tournament every year in memory of his sister. A Wish for Wendy has raised nearly $350,000 for the CF Foundation in 6 years. Andy was also fortunate to run with the Olympic Torch in December 2001. Andy married his inspiration, Andrea, on September 1, 2002. Andrea ran with the Olympic Torch in June of 2004. In February of 2006, thanks to medical assistance, Andrea gave birth to Avery Leah Lipman in Atlanta. Andy’s words of wisdom are “Live your dreams and Love your life!”
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