Timothy Shiel

My Great Strides Story

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.  

When I first met Gyanna I had no clue what CF was. Learning more and more about what it is and watching my beautiful step daughter go through life with it has made me want to help in any way I can. She’s a beautiful smart amazing young lady who has to take medications daily which I’m sure isn’t easy but she’s really good with taking them. If you can donate please do, this can help Gyanna and others just like her. 

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.