Until It's Done
Take Great Strides to help us cure cystic fibrosis
Find a Walk Find a WalkerWe can't wait to bring the CF community together for Great Strides!
Every 2021 CF Foundation event will feature several virtual components and experiences to help make a difference for people living with cystic fibrosis. The CF Foundation will also host a very small number of in-person events that can safely be held outdoors through June 2021.
Register today and stay up to date on how your chapter plans to safely bring the community together and make CF stand for Cure Found.
Until It's Done
Take Great Strides to help us cure cystic fibrosis
Find a Walk Find a WalkerWe can't wait to bring the CF community together for Great Strides!
Every 2021 CF Foundation event will feature several virtual components and experiences to help make a difference for people living with cystic fibrosis. The CF Foundation will also host a very small number of in-person events that can safely be held outdoors through June 2021.
Register today and stay up to date on how your chapter plans to safely bring the community together and make CF stand for Cure Found.
Together, we have raised
Help us get to our goal of for Great Strides, CF Cycle for Life, CF Climb, Xtreme Hike, and Team CF. Support a Walker!
Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we take steps to find a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Your participation in Great Strides matters a lot! We don’t just want to treat CF, we want to end CF.
The time is now. Together, we can cross the finish line.
Why We Stride
Get to know one of our CF Fighters! Our CF Fighters are the face of Great Strides, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraiser. These fighters, who have cystic fibrosis, are committed to helping raise awareness and fund research by fundraising for Great Strides so that someday, we can cure CF.
2020 National Great Strides Ambassadors
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Mandie Sherman Mandie is an adult with cystic fibrosis from Sandy, Utah. She strides for her sister, who also has CF, as well as her family. In 2019, she served as the Great Strides Ambassador for the Arizona chapter. Great Strides holds a special place in Mandie’s heart because her husband proposed after they crossed the finish line in 2014.
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Toby Hussa Toby is a sixth grader with cystic fibrosis from Astoria, Oregon. He believes that having CF means getting involved in as many ways as possible – and that is exactly what Toby has done. From sharing information about hand washing with his peers, to participating in clinical trials, to fundraising for the CF Foundation, Toby strives to help all people with CF. He is thrilled to share his story as a 2020 National Great Strides Ambassador.
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National Teams
Help spread awareness and grow your fundraising potential by forming corporate teams and family teams in your local community and across the country fostering pride and camaraderie as you make a difference for those living with CF.
National Gold Sponsor
National Silver Sponsors
National Bronze Sponsor
Outstanding Corporate Supporter
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ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, indoor events sponsored by the CF Foundation are strictly prohibited at this time. Scheduled outdoor events must adhere to strict requirements to minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection. Events may be subject to change at any time based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials.
IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT OUTDOOR FOUNDATION EVENTS:
To minimize the risk of COVID-19 infection, attendees at CF Foundation events must adhere to the following requirements:
Persons with CF should consult their physician before participation in any in-person event as they may be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. People with CF should maintain a safe 6-foot distance from persons outside of their household at all times.