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MICHAEL SELLARS STEPS UP FOR CFF & ROCHESTER’S FINEST A RT I C L E B Y J ODY G R E E R
following year, the partnership between Rochester’s Finest and the WNY Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis foundation began. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a rare but devastating disease that affects the lives of approximately 30,000 Americans. This means approximately one in thirty Americans can be an unwitting carrier for this genetic disorder. Up until recently, it was rare for a child diagnosed with CF to even make it to adulthood.
these generous philanthropic eff orts and contributions, Cystic Fibrosis would be a much more devastating diagnosis than it is today. One such Rochester’s Finest nominee, Michael Sellars, is determined to enhance the dialogue surrounding CF in our community. As someone who knows what it’s like to live with Cystic Fibrosis, Sellars brings his life experience and knowledge to combatting CF so that future generations may enjoy a better quality of life.
Cystic Fibrosis is a lung disease that causes thick and sticky mucus to secrete in the lungs and digestive tract. Those who suffer from it often have frequent episodes with pneumonia, nasal congestion, coughing, fatigue and various respiratory ailments. Fortunately, researchers have made significant strides with I AM 32. WHEN I WAS BORN, understanding this life altering I WAS NOT EXPECTED illness, as well as creating normalcy for many people diagnosed with CF. TO LIVE PAST 8 YEARS OLD. Organizations like Rochester’s Finest, partnering with the Western New York Sellars, now a husband, father, and chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis foundation, a prominent financial advisor with look to honor the young professionals in our Ameriprise Financial, has been actively community who strive to educate and raise involved with the WNY chapter of the awareness about Cystic Fibrosis. Without Cystic Fibrosis Foundation since 2011. The
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Rochester’s Finest is a leadership program that looks to mentor young professionals who are making a difference in their community. These young professionals excel in their chosen business field while showing integrity and leadership qualities. In recent years, Sellars has been a mentor among Rochester’s Finest, but this year, he was nominated as an honoree. Every honoree is expected to raise contributions in their business and community to go towards the CF foundation. And at the end of every year, in September, one special honoree will be awarded by the leadership committee. While Sellars does have Cystic Fibrosis, you do not have to have CF to be a mentor or an honoree. In addition, there are many advantages of joining a leadership program like Rochester’s Finest. Once nominated, honorees become ambassadors for CF in the WNY community and beyond. “There are so many networking opportunities, especially in Rochester. I was actually nominated by
