Naomi Fradd

This year's Great Strides Walk is my 10th birthday party!!! 

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I was born with a swollen abdomen and quickly whisked away to the NICU. The following day an emergency exploratory surgery was preformed and my parents learned it was meconium illus. At a little less than two weeks old the doctors told us I had Cystic Fibrosis. I went on to spend 130 days in the NICU, had 3 surgeries, numerous procedures and many ups and downs. I came home weighing in at only 8lbs 7ozs and a mic-key button. My first year home was difficult including three more hospital stays. My weight increased steadily and I fought hard. I was able to have the mic-key button removed and surgically closed a year after NICU discharge.

Daily I take multiple medicines and spend 2.5 hours doing breathing treatments and therapy. Now at 9.5 years old I am happy, strong, sweet, creative, energetic and love to enjoy life! My strength, energy and love for life are contagious. I keep my parents on their toes and try to give them one scare a day as I am a bit of a daredevil!

Thank you for joining my team and celebrating all God has done and is doing through me!!

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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.