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PERHAPS I, WE, SHOULD COUNT OURSELVES FORTUNATE TO BE ABLE TO FIND THE GRACE, THE SPLENDOR, THE POTENTIAL IN THE ORDINARY, THE EXPECTED, THE TAKEN FOR GRANTED.
LIFE.
Nov 08 1981 – Apr 28 2005
FOUNDERS & BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Ginny & (Late) George Dieruf
Founders, Board Emeritus and Parents to Cody Nicole Dieruf
We lost our daughter, Cody, to Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 23. We miss her and she is in our hearts forever. The Cody Dieruf Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis keeps Cody's legacy alive and at the same time we are able to help out other families affected by Cystic Fibrosis.
Janel Shamblin
Board President
Janel is a Montana native and a physician assistant. As a PA she knows the complexities of Cystic Fibrosis but she also has a husband who has Cystic Fibrosis. As such she understands the trials and tribulations that both the patient and family members go through due to this disease.
Kathy Letender
Board Secretary
The Cody Dieruf Foundation has been helping my daughter’s family almost since Dallas was born (11-23-09) and will always have a special place in my heart. Cody and my daughter took dance at the same time and Ginny and George are awesome! I can’t think of a better use of my time, helping this very worthwhile organization flourish and thrive, so they can help other families touched by Cystic Fibrosis.
Ryan Duffy
Board Treasurer
Ryan joined the board in February 2023. He is a CPA and lives with Cystic Fibrosis. Ryan has served on various nonprofit boards. He is happy to serve at CDF because he has seen and experienced firsthand how we support Montanans living with CF.
Julie McGrath
Board Member
I joined the board because I was inspired by this organizations mission, purpose, amazing programs. New to Bozeman, I was looking for a way to get involved in the community and help others around me. I’m very excited and honored to be part of such wonderful organization.
Kimber McLean
Board Member
Kimber is a registered nurse and currently is part of a case management team at Bozeman Health in the emergency department. She also worked for nine years with cystic fibrosis patients in Omaha NE. Kimber loves to serve and is excited to help in any way she can.
The Staff
Pam Western
Executive Director
I have the honor of serving the Cody Dieruf Foundation as the first nonfamily member executive director. We will continue to work hard at preserving Cody’s legacy in helping families living with Cystic Fibrosis. My whole life work experience has prepared me for this role with CDF!
