Kelsey Hess

My Great Strides Story

It's that time of year again, May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month. As of today there is still no cure for cystic fibrosis. This year I have decided to challenge myself and participate in the Walk Your Way in May — Great Strides edition. By participating in Great Strides, I am hoping to raise awareness and contribute funding to help find a cure for this awful disease. 

Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The symptoms can vary from person to person. Today, because of our progress in research and drug development and high-quality, specialized care, people with CF are living longer than ever before. However, with that increased timeline, their disease can become more complicated, leading to serious health issues.  

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made extraordinary progress in my lifetime — 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.