Our Great Strides Story
Welcome to our team! My name is Melissa, I'm 23 and I have Cystic Fibrosis. Meli's Roses was originally created by my dad in 2011 to fundraise for me and others who have Cystic Fibrosis. Over the years, we've had tons of friends and family join us to fundraise and raise awareness for cystic fibrosis.
Because of everyone who has donated and helped raise awareness throughout the years, I have the opportunity to take a life-changing drug named Trikafta. Within one month of taking Trikafta, my lung function raised 20 percent and I got a second chance at life. Now, I am 23 and have my own little family thanks to Trikafta. Although I along with many other CF patients have been able to benefit from Trikafta, it's still very important to fundraise and continue to research for a cure. There are many patients right now that cannot take Trikafta for several reasons, and they need our help. We always appreciate every ounce of support we receive throughout the years and hope to see you at our next walk!
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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.