Elizabeth Kershaw

My Great Strides Story

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.  

I was born with Cystic Fibrosis and I have lived through the last 19 years of research, trials, and breakthroughs. There is still so much to be done for CF. I walk to support everyone like me and those who have a connection to people like me. I am lucky enough to have the support of my family and friends who are always here for me during all my struggles with CF. I do not let CF stop me from doing anything, without CF I would not be the person I am today. I am a huge advocate for CFers everywhere and for years I have spoken about my disease and how people can help. I speak up so that CF can stand for Cure Found within my life time. 

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.

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