My CF Climb Story
Working with "Funcle" Kurt
Always a jokester
Why Do I Fundraise & Support This Foundation?
Our 8-year-old cousin-niece, Vivian, has cystic fibrosis (CF), and we witness firsthand the incredible efforts she must make to stay healthy.
Our commitment to this cause runs deep. I am on the Advisory Board of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, where we work tirelessly to support research that has already improved Vivian’s life and promises to do even more in the future.
What Does Vivi's Day-to-Day Look Like?
To maintain her health, Vivian follows a rigorous daily routine:
Morning (before school):
Uses a percussion vest for 20 minutes
Takes 3 “beads” (enzymes to digest fat), 2 “ocean pills” (TRIKAFTA), and other vitamins with breakfast
Lunch and Snacks:
Cystic fibrosis affects both the lungs and the digestive system. Vivian cannot digest any fats without taking enzymes. TRIKAFTA has been a miracle drug, helping to prevent further lung damage, but she still needs daily percussion therapy to clear mucus from her lungs.
*Last year, TRIKAFTA was FDA approved for children ages 2-5, expanding its life-saving benefits to even younger children.
How Can You Help?
The dollars we raise go directly towards research that makes a tangible difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. We are committed to supporting the development of new treatments and, ultimately, a cure.
Join our fight against CF by donating to our fundraising efforts. Your contribution will help fund the vital research needed to ensure that children like Vivian can live long, healthy lives. Together, we can make CF stand for Cure Found.
Thank you for your support!
Katie
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