Jessica Nasse

We are walking in memory of Peter Leatherman, in honor of Andrew Leatherman - aka Uncle Andy, in honor of all the spouses and support partners that are a vital part for any Cystic Fibrosis Patient, in honor of Nationwide Children’s Hospital that has continued to keep Andy alive and well, and to thank Vertex Pharmaceuticals for genuinely changing the course of our life. 

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis. By participating in Great Strides, we are 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.  Andy’s CF has led to CFRD - Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes and Pulmonary Hypertension. 

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 are fortunate Andy’s mutation is a more common one, so he benefits from the drugs, but we must keep going.

Your support makes a difference.

By donating to our 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.