Anny Gilberti

May is Cystic Fibrosis awareness month/ Great Strides Walk. Our son Joey is 4 years old. He was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 2 weeks old. “Cystic Fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.” Joey  does breathing treatment everyday and chest therapy to help clear his airway to drain the lungs. He also takes Pancreatic enzyme capsules before every meal and snacks so that his body can digest the nutrients. He is not alone in this fight.

There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, and friends who struggle every day just to breathe. I walk for them. Will you join me and support my fundraising goal?

Real progress has been made for those who have CF, but there is still no cure for this devastating disease and many lives are cut far too short. We’ve come so far, but there’s still so much work to do. I will not stop striding until all those with cystic fibrosis have a cure. We will not leave anyone behind.  

Please support me!

We are at a pivotal moment in the history of cystic fibrosis and your support matters. With your help, we can invest our resources in research today, while raising funds for tomorrow, to ensure we have what it takes to reach the finish line. Together, we can make CF stand for Cure Found. Please help me reach my fundraising goal!