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Reading Partners interviews Chloe Fernandez,
Author of PCD Has Nothing on Me
Chloe R. Fernandez named as the Black Cotton Foundation’s
2019 Jasmina Anema Youth Award Recipient!
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NEWARK, NJ, UNITED STATES, March 6, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Black Cotton Foundation announced today that 12-year-old Chloe R. Fernandez will be the next recipient of its Jasmina Anema Youth award later this summer. The Jasmina Anema Youth Award is given to an extraordinary young person that goes above and beyond to improve society's quality of life and community. It is a special award that serves to recognize an outstanding youth, while motivating others to believe in and achieve their dreams.
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Interview: My Peeps Show Podcast featuring Chloe
J-14 Magazine Feature: Chloe's Scary Disorder
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2017 Advocate: Chloe Fernandez, 10 |
At age 6, Chloe Fernandez was diagnosed with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), a rare genetic disease that damages cilia -- hair-like structures that sweep mucus out of the lungs. Mucus builds up, causing breathing problems and repeated lung infections. Click HERE to read full article.
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Niña dominicana cuenta en un libro la rara enfermedad que padece |
La niña Chloe Fernández, de origen dominicano fue una de las tres galardonadas con el Premio Héroes de la Salud que confiere anualmente WebMD, organización que honra a las personas innovadoras que trabajan y ayudan a otros a vivir una vida más saludable en Estados Unidos.
Artículo completo aquí/ Full Article Here
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Fierce: This 11 year old Dominicana found several ways to tells the chronic disease she is living with that it has nothing on her.
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'Helping Other Kids': 11-Year-Old With Severe Lung Disease Chronicles Journey With Book |
Children with rare diseases often feel alone in their plight, but one Huntington Beach girl is doing her part to teach her peers there is a support system out there. Chloe Fernandez is an 11-year-old girl with primary ciliary dyskinesia, commonly referred to as PCD. It’s a severe lung disease that causes breathing problems and requires constant care.
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WebMD honors Huntington Beach girl with rare disease for her advocacy and children’s book |
A Huntington Beach girl's advocacy and children's book focusing on her rare genetic disease earned her WebMD's 2017 Health Heroes award. Chloe Fernandez, 11, was diagnosed at age 6 with primary ciliary dyskinesia, which causes mucus buildup, breathing problems and repeated lung infections.
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An 11-year-old wins WebMD award for her book explaining rare disease |
"Despite living with a chronic illness, Chloe Fernandez, 11, has already inspired many by putting her experience dealing with a rare disease into a book that has gained her national recognition."
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Chloe Fernandez, Kavya Kopparapu, Lauren Singer, and Donna Magid, MD, MEd, Receive WebMD Health Hero Awards"WebMD Health Corp., the leading source of health information, celebrated the accomplishments of four extraordinary people who are meeting health and medical challenges head-on and working tirelessly to solve them through ingenuity and dedication during its annual Health Hero Awards event in New York City."
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WebMD names Chloe R. Fernandez one of their 2017 Health Heroes!WebMD's editorial team, composed of board-certified healthcare professionals and award-winning journalists, selects the recipients of the annual award. This year, WebMD will bestow this honor on a new generation of Health Heroes -- one young person under the age of 21 in each of the following categories: Investigator, Advocate and Inventor. WebMD will also present a new healthcare professional-focused award to the Medscape Mentor of the Year, chosen by Medscape's team of editors.
Read the full article here: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/webmd-announces-2017-health-hero-awards-recipients-300550732.html |
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This 10-Year-Old PCD Activist Wins WebMD Award & We Couldn't Be More Proud |
"On Monday Chloe R. Fernandez was celebrated for her effort in bringing awareness about primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD) in America, a chronic illness that she was diagnosed with when she was six-years-old."
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Chloe in Nickelodeon feature honoring Black History Month!
BARRIO: #HeroinaDelBarrio: Con solo 10 anos esta latina nos da una poderosa leccion.
At only 10 years old this Latina gives us a powerful lesson!
Hispanic Chloe Fernandez published a book to show other children that they are not alone.
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Hispanic Chloe Fernandez published a book to show other children that they are not alone.
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FOX 5 News: Treating lung disease with harmonicas
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NEW JERSEY (FOX5NY) - 10-year-old Chloe Fernandez of New Jersey was diagnosed with chronic lung disease when she was six.
"It makes it very hard to breathe for me and sometimes I feel like my whole body is going to collapse and it feels horrible," Fernandez says. READ MORE |
Lung Patients Receive Harmonica Therapy at New Jersey Hospital
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TEANECK, N. J.—The group gathered around a conference table at Holy Name Medical Center and flipped through binders until they found the music for Chloe Fernandez’s favorite song. Taking deep breaths, they raised their harmonicas to their lips and blew the first notes of Beethoven’s “Ode to Joy.” Read entire article.
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Ridgewood Girl Writes Book To Help Other Kids With Chronic Illness
RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Living with a severe lung disorder inspired 9-year-old Chloe Fernandez of Ridgewood to write a book that will help other kids with the disease. “PCD Has Nothing On Me,” a 47-page illustrated book, chronicles Chloe’s three-year journey through diagnosis, treatment, and hospitalizations. “This book is dedicated to all the kids with chronic illness,” she writes in her introduction. “Stay strong, stay positive, keep the faith and never stop believing in miracles.” For the last three years, Chloe was mostly in and out of hospitals because of her rare genetic condition. Read entire article.
PCD has nothing on me! ~ Chloe Fernandez
At age 6, Chloe was diagnosed with Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia. PCD is a rare form of lung disease. Chloe has faced many scary moments when she couldn't draw a breath and has endured many painful and embarrassing treatments. But through it all, Chloe has remained positive and upbeat.
At only 9 years of age, Chloe can add accomplished author to her resume. Chloe wrote her book, "PCD Has Nothing On Me", in hopes that sharing her story would bring awareness to PCD. She also wanted to be an inspiration for other kids, living and dealing with chronic illness. She wants them to know that they too can achieve anything they set their mind to. Chloe is a firm believer that her challenges don't define her.
Chloe is also a working actress and model signed to BMG Models & Talent, and she is currently working on her second book.
At only 9 years of age, Chloe can add accomplished author to her resume. Chloe wrote her book, "PCD Has Nothing On Me", in hopes that sharing her story would bring awareness to PCD. She also wanted to be an inspiration for other kids, living and dealing with chronic illness. She wants them to know that they too can achieve anything they set their mind to. Chloe is a firm believer that her challenges don't define her.
Chloe is also a working actress and model signed to BMG Models & Talent, and she is currently working on her second book.
Chloe featured in Ultra Style and Talent Magazine!
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'Extraordinarily special' girl from Ridgewood published book
BY DIANA OLIVERA, THE RIDGEWOOD NEWS, JUNE 10, 2016
RIDGEWOOD - Ridgewood resident Chloe R Fernandez was a bundle of excitement when she discovered a limo parked outside her home, ready to whisk her away to her first-ever book signing at Barnes and Noble on Route 17 South in Paramus last Saturday. It was also the 9-year-old author’s first-ever limo ride. "It was so exciting, I couldn’t breathe," she said while demonstrating how surprised she was. "I was in the limo going, ‘Breathe, Chloe, breathe!’"
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RIDGEWOOD - Ridgewood resident Chloe R Fernandez was a bundle of excitement when she discovered a limo parked outside her home, ready to whisk her away to her first-ever book signing at Barnes and Noble on Route 17 South in Paramus last Saturday. It was also the 9-year-old author’s first-ever limo ride. "It was so exciting, I couldn’t breathe," she said while demonstrating how surprised she was. "I was in the limo going, ‘Breathe, Chloe, breathe!’"
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Inspiring Latina: Meet Chloe Fernandez, a 9-year-old Author Living with PCD
BY RAQUEL REICHARD • MAY 17, 2016
Chloe R. Fernandez is a published author, model and actress who has written a script for a TV show and has a stellar idea for a health app. The New Jersey-based dominicana is also just nine years old. In less than a decade, the young Latina has accomplished so much, but living with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), she has also suffered through a lot.
PCD is an incurable genetic disorder that attacks the cilia, tiny hair-like structures thatß line the airways, ears and sinuses, keeping them clean and clear of infections. When the cilia doesn't work properly, people have a higher risk of infections of the lungs, ears, throat and sinuses, which could lead to serious damages down the line.
READ ENTIRE ARTICLE here.
Chloe R. Fernandez is a published author, model and actress who has written a script for a TV show and has a stellar idea for a health app. The New Jersey-based dominicana is also just nine years old. In less than a decade, the young Latina has accomplished so much, but living with primary ciliary dyskinesia (PCD), she has also suffered through a lot.
PCD is an incurable genetic disorder that attacks the cilia, tiny hair-like structures thatß line the airways, ears and sinuses, keeping them clean and clear of infections. When the cilia doesn't work properly, people have a higher risk of infections of the lungs, ears, throat and sinuses, which could lead to serious damages down the line.
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Ridgewood Girl's Wish Comes True, The Ridgewood News
©2016 North Jersey Media Group, 12/24/2015, By Diana Oliveira
When discussing her hobbies, 8-year-old Chloe Fernandez appears no different from any other girl her age, but she has already accomplished more than some people do in a lifetime. With the help of Make-A-Wish and the Macy's Believe Campaign this holiday season, she is a published author who just had her firstbook preview.
The precocious 8-year-old loves being active. She plays dress-up and often pretends to be Rowan Blanchard from Disney Channel's GIRL MEETS WORLD, putting on a show in the living room for her dolls. She rides her scooter around the house, even though it "drives Mom crazy," she said. She also swims and plays the piano and harmonica.
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When discussing her hobbies, 8-year-old Chloe Fernandez appears no different from any other girl her age, but she has already accomplished more than some people do in a lifetime. With the help of Make-A-Wish and the Macy's Believe Campaign this holiday season, she is a published author who just had her firstbook preview.
The precocious 8-year-old loves being active. She plays dress-up and often pretends to be Rowan Blanchard from Disney Channel's GIRL MEETS WORLD, putting on a show in the living room for her dolls. She rides her scooter around the house, even though it "drives Mom crazy," she said. She also swims and plays the piano and harmonica.
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