Sommer Buffum Rice

My Great Strides Story

Before meeting Addie I was  completely unaware of CF. Addie was the kind of person who was always willing to educate people and share her journey with CF. Her laughter was infectious and we spent countless hours doing it. She was a remarkable women who I miss every day. 

This year will be the first year I am participating as a walker, as it's on my weight loss bucket list. 5K here I come! 

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis. By participating in Great Strides, I am helping to end this disease for thousands of people impacted by CF.

Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The symptoms can vary from person to person, and as people with CF live longer than ever before, their disease can become more complicated, leading to serious health issues.  

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made extraordinary progress — including fostering the development of more than a dozen CF treatments — but these treatments are not a cure and not everyone can benefit from them. We must keep going.

Your support makes a difference.

By donating to my fundraising goal, you will help advance our mission for a cure for all. Please consider joining us and helping make CF stand for Cure Found.