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Brittany Sommerfield

Ambassador Leadership Team, Blog Team Project Leader
Canada

Brittany has served as a FARA ambassador since 2017 and dedicates her time to helping the FAmily. She also loves volunteering at her local conservancy and spending time with her 3 nephews, family, and friends. Brittany has a few odd jobs but enjoys being able to have time to participate in different trials/studies and travel for events. Her favorite FARA event is the annual FARA/CHOP symposium held in PA. Brittany would tell someone newly diagnosed, “I won’t lie, it’s gonna be hard. But remember you’re strong, and keep moving, even if it’s only step by step. I promise you’ll find some good.”

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Brittany has served as a FARA ambassador since 2017 and dedicates her time to helping the FAmily. She also loves volunteering at her local conservancy and spending time with her 3 nephews, family, and friends. Brittany has a few odd jobs but enjoys being able to have time to participate in different trials/studies and travel for events. Her favorite FARA event is the annual FARA/CHOP symposium held in PA. Brittany would tell someone newly diagnosed, “I won’t lie, it’s gonna be hard. But remember you’re strong, and keep moving, even if it’s only step by step. I promise you’ll find some good.”

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