Blaire Erskine

If you know me, you know about Zetta. 

Zetta Dove Kirkland is my goddaughter and she’s the coolest, silliest, sweetest, most brilliant kid I’ve ever met. Zetta also has Cystic Fibrosis, which is a disease that causes mucus to build up in her lungs, pancreas, and other organs. 

In 2008, the life expectancy for someone with CF was 28 years. In 2022, it doubled to 66 years. This is because of the scientists and medical professionals who have dedicated their lives to finding a cure. Of course, they need money to keep doing this important work. If you’re able, please consider donating. Here’s a note from Zetta’s parents, Kelley and Jay:

"Despite her (dis)ease, Zetta is a typical three-year-old who loves dinosaurs, playing family, tending to her baby sister, Azalea, riding her scooter, swimming, drawing pictures, and recently, making jokes... sometimes at our expense. Last May, Zetta began taking Trikafta, a genetic modulator that helps her body function more normally. This drug has been life-changing for her. She has missed very little school this winter due to illness!

The CF foundation is committed to developing new drugs, and ultimately to finding a cure for ALL CF fighters; that is why we continue to raise money each year. We formed this team-A to Zetta-for her. Our wish is for our daughter to live a long, full life (hence, A to Z). That wish is achievable only because of medical advances through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We stride so Zetta can reach her fullest potential. Let's get this special girl from A to Z."