Team Riddhi

Hi, my name is Riddhi! I live in Oregon, I am 17 years old, and I have Cystic Fibrosis. 

Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive genetic disease that makes the body produce thick, sticky mucus that builds up around the lungs and other parts of the body. In the lungs, it causes a breeding ground for germs and bacteria which cause bad, recurring infections, leading to loss of lung function. There are more than 30,000 people in the U.S. with CF, and there is no known cure that applies to all CF patients yet. 

Though I’ve lived with CF all my life, I never let my CF define me. I’ve always been able to do whatever I set my mind to because of my positive mindset and limitless imagination. A little bit about me, I like arts and crafts, playing music and singing, and I like playing sports like tennis and basketball (just for fun). I also received my black belt in Taekwondo. I’m the type of kid who doesn’t have a favorite subject in school because I love all of them. I love to learn and because of my experiences living with CF, I have dreams of using my education to help other people. I would like to grow up to work in the medical field and make an impact on people's lives, just like all the doctors and nurses who help me. 

The CF foundation is so important to my family and I because they always try their hardest to get the most out of every event and make it possible to support and fund every research study that can get us closer to finding a cure. They helped out so much by supporting the research for modulators that are now available for 90% of CF patients to take. Though modulators are not cures, they help reduce symptoms and can increase lung function. I am part of the 10% of CF patients who cannot apply for the modulators yet but the foundation and the researchers have done such an amazing job already. I am positive that with a little time and support, from wonderful people like you, there will be a cure for all CF patients!

I want a chance to fulfill any dreams that come my way. And every child with CF should get that opportunity. This is why funding and supporting research and studies for modulators and medical advancements in CF is so important. So we can give every kid a chance to fulfill their dreams and live a long healthy life. I am so excited that with your help this ability to live life the way we want to will be possible for all CF patients really soon! Thank you to all the hardworking people at the CF Foundation, and thank you to all of you for your support! 

Will you join us?

Great Strides is a fun event that provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together to make a difference in the lives of people with CF.

To participate, just click on the "Join our Team" button. From there, you can make a donation and start fundraising. Together, let’s make CF stand for Cure Found!