Anne Martin

Our Great Strides Story

54 years ago my sister Liesl lost her battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She was only 2 ½ years old. It’s so hard to believe that more than half a century has passed. Her namesake, my niece Liesl, had her first child in November, 2020, a beautiful, healthy girl named Evelyn Rose. 

I am proud to say that I have been a part of Great Strides since the first one, more than 35 years ago. Many of you have been on this journey with me for many of those years. I am once again asking for your help.  Great Strides is our single biggest fundraiser….can you help again this year? I once again am asking you to open your hearts and your wallets, and help me with a donation. My goal is $10,000 this year. I will be matching all contributions received (up to a total of $10,000), so make me pay!

I walked in the New Orleans walk this spring; our Alexandria walk is in the Fall.  If you weren't able to donate earlier this year, I'd appreciate a donation now!  Let's end this year CF Strong!