Ann McHale

My Great Strides Story

We walk to support all the families and care teams that support the CF community.  While enormous strides have been made in drugs and treatments, there is no cure for the disease, and up to 10% of those affected still are unable to utilize the current treatments.

Modi is such a strong, active, happy little guy, and we're so thrilled that he's doing so well.  But much of that is due to the hard work, loss, financial support, and advocacy of those who have come before us and been working towards a cure for many years.  We're proud to support, and now be, some of them.

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.