Brendan Cassidy

My Great Strides Story

My daughter Shea, and her husband, Kevin, welcomed their first child, my beautiful grandson Luke, on July 2nd, 2023. At that time, none of us had any idea what Great Strides was, and we only really knew what cystic fibrosis was by name. Luke was born with cystic fibrosis. He is wonderfully happy, loves to laugh and is VERY active! We are all so blessed. He truly spreads joy to everyone he meets. 

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.