Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at the age of fifty, Sheri Boyd brings a rare and powerful perspective to the CF community, one shaped by decades of undiagnosed illness, years of caregiving, deep resilience, and a strong foundation of faith. Sheri is a passionate advocate and, alongside her husband Shawn, co-founded S and S Rocks Life, a platform rooted in honesty, creativity, and hope.

Sheri and Shawn share a uniquely intertwined journey. Shawn also lives with CF and is a double lung transplant recipient, and together they navigate post-transplant life with grit, transparency, and determination. They openly share both the challenges and the victories, offering a real and unfiltered look at what it means to live, and love, through cystic fibrosis.

Through storytelling and advocacy, Sheri uplifts the CF community and supports CF-focused nonprofit organizations, drawing insight directly from lived experience. With a fascinating background in the music industry, Sheri also brings a distinctive lens to conversations about identity, judgment, and the courage it takes to show up authentically. Her story isn’t about the absence of hardship, it’s about perseverance, purpose, and choosing hope, even in the hardest moments.

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Diagnosed at 50: When Answers Come Decades Late, Sheri Boyd