Carrie Downey

My Great Strides Story

I'm so glad you're here!

Some may know I have 2 nephews with Cystic Fibrosis, Kristopher and Jeremiah. It's a medical anomaly to have 2 cousins from 4 different parents have CF in the same family. So, it's always been a big part of our family's daily lives. Unfortunately we lost Jeremiah in 2021 at age 13 due to complications of Covid. Kristopher is beating the odds at 24 years old and healthy on his maintenance routine. 

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.

Thank You!

Carrie Downey

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