The recipients of the 2019 Barbara Chatfield Award for Academic Achievement will be announced at the Taste of Utah on October 26, 2019. Their names and a short biography are available on the previous blog post. Barb was the CF doctor for several of the recipients for many years. As evidenced by some of their memories shared below, Barb played a vital part in their lives. Dr. Chatfield would be so proud of their achievements!
“There are times I meet someone who knew Dr. Chatfield. Usually it is a former patient of hers. I always say the same thing about her as my doctor. There was no doctor that has been tougher or harder on me. I usually left my appointments with her, feeling exhausted and overwhelmed with all that I needed to be doing better. The other thing I always say about her, is that I would want nothing less when it comes to my doctor who is working to improve my health and my quality of life!!! Dr. Chatfield was brilliant and knew the latest and the best CF treatment procedures. While I wish I never had to encounter having such a disease, I am grateful that she was a part of it. I attribute my good health, which has lead to great life accomplishments, very much to Dr. Chatfield.”
“I knew Dr. Chatfield, well, rather she knew me since I was 1 year old. She would always be straight forward about what was best for my health, and was a passionate and kind, hard working woman. She even would give me books her daughters didn’t want so I could read more. I miss her dearly, she was an amazing person.”
“Over the last couple months I have missed her and thought “I wish she was here to see how much I’ve accomplished and the friends I’ve made because of having CF” but I know she is still so proud of everyone and we all love and miss her!”
“Dr. Chatfield was a very close friend of my family. She knew me since I was a baby and watched me grow up. She was always my favorite doctor to see in the clinic and helped me and my family through some very difficult times. ”
“I cannot tell you how much this award helps me and my family at this time. It is very special to me that it has Dr. Chatfield’s name attached to it. She did so much for me and helped me be healthy enough to follow my dreams.
Thank you!”