Nicole Santibanez

I've known the Varner's for over a decade. What started out as a babysitting gig in high school became Audrey & her family becoming my family. I STILL to this day take every opportunity to look after her & her siblings if they need me. I've had the privilege of watching her grow into this confident, bright, full of life, & loving - 13 year old. You'd never know she battles CF on a daily basis. In fact, this picture was taken on one of Audrey's rough days. Look at that smile & how proud she is of her unicorn painting!

If you're not familiar with CF, Cystic fibrosis, it affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The symptoms can vary from person to person, and although people with CF live longer than ever before, their disease can become more complicated, leading to serious health issues.  

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. 

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.

Additional ways to participate:

Register: Register to participate in person or virtually by clicking the “register” button.

Recruit: Encourage your family, friends, and colleagues to join you.

Share your story: Life with cystic fibrosis is different for every person living with the disease. Share your story to help others understand the realities of life with CF and why your participation in CF Cycle for Life is important.

Walk with us: Join the CF community on event day to celebrate our progress and commitment to finding a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.