CarolAnn Rogai

My Great Strides Story

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. Why is this cause close to my heart? Because I am Grammy to my wonderful grandson who lives with 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. Most of us take breathing for granted but there are many living with CF who can’t do that. 

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.  I have been so lucky and feel so thankful that my grandson, who just finished his freshman year in college, has been able to benefit from some of these medications and treatments. I am walking again this year for him and for everyone else living with CF. Raising money for this great organization will help add tomorrows for those living with CF today. 

This year I will be participating in the Philadelphia Great Strides walk by walking in the English countryside. I pledge to walk 65 miles in the month of June in honor of “65 Roses” which is a phrase coined by a little boy who overheard his diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis as 65 Roses. 

Please help me make a difference by supporting this fundraiser. By donating to my fundraising goal, you will help advance our mission for a cure for all. Please consider a donation and help make CF stand for Cure Found.

For those not able to make a donation I ask for your prayers for all those living with Cystic Fibrosis. Thank you.