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Oli Lewington

Five Feet Apart: why I want you to watch it even if you hate teen dramas

This is a film about far more than star-crossed lovers, it shines a light on a killer condition that forms a giant part of my life.

Mar 25, 2019

Five Feet Apart: why I want you to watch it even if you hate teen dramas

Mar 25, 2019

Oli Lewington

Why sharing matters

I’ve had the most amazing reaction to my Instagram / blog post about my recent battle with depression. People have been incredibly kind and…

May 4, 2018

May 4, 2018

Oli Lewington

May Day m’aidez

Why mental health — and not being ok — must never slip from our minds.

May 2, 2018

May Day m’aidez

May 2, 2018

Oli Lewington

I’m not OK. And that’s OK

For years now (more than a decade, in fact), I’ve lived by the Smile Through It mantra. No matter what happens in life, you can always find…

Dec 21, 2016

Dec 21, 2016

Oli Lewington

On friendship and loss

There are two people who define my transplant journey: one went through the process about six months ahead of me and the other three years…

Dec 1, 2016

Dec 1, 2016

Oli Lewington

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: Why I’m Grateful To Have A Life-Shortening Illness

It may seem strange to some people, but I’m genuinely grateful for having cystic fibrosis.

May 13, 2016

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: Why I’m Grateful To Have A Life-Shortening Illness

May 13, 2016

Oli Lewington

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: Medical Teams Are Awesome Beyond Measure

People with cystic fibrosis spend an extraordinary amount of time in hospital, either visiting briefly for a quick once-over in…

May 12, 2016

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: Medical Teams Are Awesome Beyond Measure

May 12, 2016

Oli Lewington

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #3 It’s not just physical

Earlier this week, Ciara shared this video explaining cystic fibrosis in which she not only covers what CF is, but also the effects it has…

May 11, 2016

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #3 It’s not just physical

May 11, 2016

Oli Lewington

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #2 I Can’t Meet My Friends

Take a moment to imagine your best friend. The person who truly understands you, who you can be totally yourself with. Take a moment to…

May 10, 2016

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #2 I Can’t Meet My Friends

May 10, 2016

Oli Lewington

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #1 I’m Not Cured

This week is CF Week 2016 — the UK-based awareness week that coincides with the global CF Awareness month.

May 9, 2016

Five Things About Cystic Fibrosis: #1 I’m Not Cured

May 9, 2016

Oli Lewington

Oli Lewington

Write. Speak. Create. Inspire. I breathe with new lungs as of 2007. Life is more than we ever thought it could be; don’t let it slip away, do something bold.

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