Hazel’s Story
Hazel was born in January 2018 and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was just 3 weeks old. It is a rare genetic disease that causes excess mucus production in the body, affecting the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is a progressive, life-shortening disease which creates an increased risk for lung infections and other illnesses. Hazel has 30 minutes of breathing treatments 3-4 times daily and requires medication each time she eats. Currently there is no cure for CF, but we are working together with people all over the country to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to find a cure for Hazel and all those impacted by this disease.
Hazel is the daughter of Jason and Julie Dornblaser Hejny and sister to older brother, Walker. Sadly, when Hazel was only 8 months old, her mother Julie passed away as the result of a tragic accident. Since that time, our family and friends have been working to raise money and awareness of this life-threatening disease.