Kate Farrar

Our family began our journey with Cystic Fibrosis on July 5th, 2017 with the birth of our youngest daughter, Lucy Grace. When we learned Lucy would be born with CF we began researching, fundraising and advocating for our little girl. Lucy has been relatively healthy since her birth with just a few minor colds, but it takes a lot of work to ensure she stays that way. Lucy does approximately 2 hours of treatments a day, up to 4 hours a day when sick. She takes 21 enzyme pills as well as one of the world’s most disgusting vitamins, (seriously it smells retched and stains everything it touches!) Despite all of this, she continues to be the happiest baby we have ever seen. Cystic Fibrosis can be an unpredictable disease. Its symptoms can look very different depending on the mutations and person. CF is a progressive disease that causes Lucy's body to create a thick sticky mucus in her lungs and pancreas. Lucy does nebulized albuterol and chest therapy to prevent the mucus from sticking in her lungs. She takes pancreatic enzymes with all of her meals because mucus blocks the ducts of her pancreas. At this point in time CF has no cure, its symptoms can only be managed through medications and therapies. We are taking part in the Great Strides walk to help raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis. Lucy may have CF, but it certainly does not have her. 

There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, and co-workers who struggle every day just to breathe. I walk for them and hope you will support me in my efforts. Great Strides is a fun, family-friendly event that raises awareness and support for people with CF and their families.

Real progress has been for those who have CF, but there is still no cure for this devastating disease and many lives are cut far too short. By walking today, I am helping add tomorrows to the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis. Will you join me? Please consider making a donation to my Great Strides fundraising campaign today!

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Help me reach my fundraising goal by donating to my Great Strides fundraising campaign. Your gift will help add tomorrows to the lives of people with cystic fibrosis by supporting groundbreaking research and medical progress. Your gift is 100-percent tax deductible.