Tera Breeden

I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth in 1982 and am now proud to say that 2024 marks my 42nd birthday!! Living with CF is no easy task as each day is consumed with lots of pills, 5 hours worth of breathing treatments and airway clearance, all simply in an attempt to keep lung infections at bay and to help my digestive system and the rest of my body fight off the increased mucus which is produced due to the faulty CFTR gene in those with CF. I was also diagnosed with CFRD-Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes 5 years ago on January 2017. Both of which take a lot of work, in treatments and emotional toll. My family, friends, and I have been participating in Great Strides for about 30 years and will continue to do so until a cure has been found. There have been a lot of medical advancements over the years, including Trikafta, which is a gene modifier and one that has been hugely helpful to myself and others, thanks to those that have donated to events like this one.

We would love for you to join us or either in person or as a virtual walker with our walk this year to raise much needed awareness and donations for this cause that is so near and dear to my heart.

Much love and blessings to you all!

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There are approximately 40,000 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.