Xtreme Hike
The Xtreme Hike Spotlight Series features individuals who inspire and bring hope to their local CF community and raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis – all while hiking through some of the most scenic trails in the nation. We hope these stories give you an insight into the determination and passion of these hikers, and that you consider finding a hike near you to add tomorrows to those living with cystic fibrosis.
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Greetings from Massachusetts
Team Name: Breath for Ellie
Jenica Leo is a force for good. Her personal enthusiasm and love for the CF Community shines through in every event where she participates.
She is a founding member of the Xtreme Hike and consistently looks for new ways to recruit and secure donations. She has conducted multiple passion events with her family including her two daughters Abby and Ellie. Her Great Strides team is nimble and reflects where the family is in their lives connecting their friends and family to the mission.
"Do you know that Ellie's generation is the first generation ever to have had the benefit of the experience of an adult CF population? Until the early 2000s, CF patients were not expected to live to adulthood; it was considered a children's disease. We're now able to celebrate an adult CF population. We see them graduate from college, have careers, start families. My dream is for Ellie to be part of the first CF grandparent generation."
Greetings from Virginia!
Team Name: Wanda's Warriors
Boyd & Wanda are a great team. Boyd is driven, and Wanda, his wife, is the reason why.
They have participated in the Virginia Xtreme Hike since the beginning, 7 years ago, consistently being a top fundraising team. But not only do they participate, they are truly strongholds of the Hike family. Boyd has served as a Hike Guide and event Vice Chair, and Wanda is often the first Hiker to cross the finish line. Wanda has also served as the event CF Ambassador. They both have recruited new team members and event volunteers. They are both committed to their CF community and to the mission and are truly an inspiration!
In This Section
Why I Hike
Dana Trokey shares her story about becoming involved with Xtreme Hike and how she draws inspiration her daughter, Isabelle, who lives with CF.
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