Our Great Strides Story
On April 19 we celebrated our son Jake's 29th birthday, this might seem like a normal occurrence for most families, but when he was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at age 3, we were told he probably wouldn't live to see age 10. He and his two brothers went to Larson Elementary where the walk is being held and grew up in a neighborhood a few miles away. Rode bikes on the trail and played soccer in Alcantra Fields out front. Without the research the CF Foundation supports none of that would have been possible.
I haven't participated in Great Strides in over 15 years, in that time Jake had graduated high school, had a lung transplant, and has gotten married, He’s endured lung failure and then a second transplant. Please join me and my team on May 11 for the Great Strides Walk in Wasilla. If you can't join us but would like to help me with my goal of raising $3000 for the CF foundation you can donate below. Thank you.
We walk for a cure for all people with cystic fibrosis. By joining our team, you can help us end this disease!
To become a team member, click the “join this team” button. Once you register, it’s easy to donate and start fundraising.
Our team is determined to ensure that every person with CF can live a long, healthy life, without the limitations caused by their disease. We can’t wait for you to join us.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:
Updated July 5th, 2023
The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals attending Foundation events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Event Attendance Policy www.cff.org/attendancepolicy, which includes guidance for event attendees living with cystic fibrosis.