Thank you for being here!
As some of you may know, I am a pediatric nurse on the Pulmonary/General Peds floor at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia! I am walking to fundraise money for those who are living with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). On our unit, we see our CF kids go through daily, time consuming treatments, all while being in the hospital for weeks at a time. During their stay, these kids are always greeting us with a smile and just radiate so much light. Thank you for taking the time to learn more about CF and for making a difference for our friends with CF!
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.
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.
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.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:
Updated July 5th, 2023
The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals attending Foundation events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Event Attendance Policy www.cff.org/attendancepolicy, which includes guidance for event attendees living with cystic fibrosis.