Kaity Wachtel

My Great Strides Story

Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, and friends who face the sobering prospect of a shortened lifespan. I walk for them.

Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.

I am choosing to be a part of Great Strides in honor of my dear friend, Dania Whittey, who lives with CF every day but does not allow it to define her. She is a wife, friend, daughter and mother. She is an athlete, an OTF member, a marathon runner. She is passionate about supporting philanthropy and lending a helping hand to any cause that needs her heart and dedication. And now we give back to a cause that gives back to the incredible CF warriors that need our help. 

You can support me!

By supporting my fundraising goal, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.