Natalie Copeland

Late summer of 2015, pregnant and glowing with excitement, I received a call from my obstetrician telling me that I carry the cystic fibrosis gene. I hung up and Googled “what is cystic fibrosis.” I had heard the term, but had no clue what it really was. The things I read were terrifying, and the thought I could pass this to my baby was debilitating. This was when this disorder that severely damages organs became very personal. I was a big ball of worry for the next 3 weeks until my husband was tested and it was determined he was not a carrier… which means a 0% chance of our baby having CF. We were the lucky ones.

Fast forward 7 years later, and I find out in my interview with Snellings Walters that Clay Snelling’s daughter, Emily, has CF, and our team not only supports the cause, but has developed Insure the Cure and rallied the ENTIRE ATLANTA INSURANCE COMMUNITY around raising funds to find a cure. I knew I had to be a part of this team. Where do I sign.

This will be my 3rd year at the Great Strides Walk, and we will walk until CF = Cure Found. I walk for Emily. I walk for the parents who were not so lucky. I walk for the children who have to live with CF every day.

If you feel led, please donate and help us reach our goal.