In 2015, Henry was prenatally diagnosed with cystic fibrosis- a potentially life-threatening genetic disease affecting mainly the lungs and pancreas. It threw us into a whirlwind of unknowns and scary google searches, which we will never forget. But, on May 30, 2016, Henry was born and we met the most perfect baby boy. Although he has had a fairly healthy 5 years of life, there have been challenging days because of CF.
Every day, to stay as healthy as possible, Henry does 2 thirty-minute vest and nebulizer treatments and takes a variety of vitamins- all to keep his lungs clear and his body growing and thriving. In December 2017 he began taking Kalydeco, a miracle drug which has already made a huge impact on his life. Henry, like many others with CF, was born pancreatic insufficient- meaning his body did not properly digest food. However, after taking Kalydeco for 2.5 years, he's pancreas regained function. He no longer takes 20+ pills a day with meals. We have big hopes that eventually, Henry can regain 1+ hours a day by substituting treatments with a healthy diet and exercise. One day, we hope that his life expectancy is the same as any other child his age.
These advances in treatment and medicine would not be possible if it weren’t for those of you that have helped to support the CF Foundation- through your donations and by spreading awareness. Research has made such an impact on his life, our lives, and we must continue to push forward!
Henry is one of the strongest, sweetest, and funniest little boys we know (biased, but still). We continue to raise awareness and funds for the CF Foundation so that one day our little boy will have no restrictions in life. We also wish to support a community which has given us more love than we could ever give back. We need a cure for CF which has already taken the lives of way too many.
Please consider walking, donating, or simply sharing our cause with the world! Henry’s Herd has raised over $40,000 since 2016- all for research for a cure. We are grateful beyond words for your support; we cannot stop until a cure is found!
There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends and co-workers who struggle every day just to breathe. We walk for them. Will you join us? All we need you to do to become a member of our team is click on the "Join our Team" button. From there you can make a donation and start your fundraising.
By becoming a member of our team and making a donation, you are joining a growing group of people committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis. Together, we are adding tomorrows to the lives of people living with CF by supporting the search for a cure.
Great Strides is a fun, family-friendly event that raises awareness and support for people with CF and their families.
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