Kimberly Hewell

Our youngest grandson, Johnston Graham, was diagnosed with CF after surgery to remove a bowel obstruction, know as a meconium ileus,  when he was just a few days old,   We were devastated by his diagnosis but are so thankful for the wonderful doctors and nurses that cared for him in the NICU and doctors at Vanderbilt that were his first care team and those at Children's Hospital that care for him now.  Although his days consist of taking 6-9 pills before any meal or snack; twice a day therapy (more if he is sick) and the other medications to treat various other issues he is a very active and normal almost 5 year little boy.  He loves his big sister and is a handful.  We stride so that one day CF stands for Cure Found.  

For too long, cystic fibrosis, a rare, genetic disease, has robbed people of tomorrows – progressively limiting their ability to breathe and tragically shortening life. There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with CF. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, and co-workers who struggle every day in the face of this devasting disease.

I walk for them. Will you join me and support my Great Strides fundraising goal?

Real progress has been made for those who have CF, but there is still no cure for this devastating disease and many lives are cut far too short.

By walking with me in Great Strides, you can help accelerate the Foundation’s pursuit of new therapies and provide vital support to meet the needs of the CF community.

Please support me! 

Your participation will help us get one step closer to ending this terrible disease. Let’s make CF stand for Cure Found.