Arianne Getz

My Great Strides Story

I was lucky enough to spend time with my cousin Brian during the Summers growing up, while his family would come to Hull and spend time on their boat. Those are memories I will cherish forever.

Brian passed away at the age of 51 after a life long battle with CF. Since I was young, our very large family would come together every year for the Great Strides Walk to support and honor Brian, and this is the first year it will be in his memory. 

Brian had a double lung transplant in 2008 and was able to do things he never imagined. He embraced this time and lived life to the fullest with no regrets. I was in awe of his bravery and strength while he pushed through and gave so much hope to others fighting this disease. 

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis. By participating in Great Strides, I am helping to end this disease for thousands of people impacted by CF.

Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The symptoms can vary from person to person, and as people with CF live longer than ever before, their disease can become more complicated, leading to serious health issues.  

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made extraordinary progress — 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.