Carolyn McDonald

My Great Strides Story

I joined the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in October 2021 to make a personal life change and explore working in the non-profit sector.  I did not know much about CF at the time, and I have since learned about eh heartbreaking challenges for people living with this rare disease.  I am constantly in awe of this organization's mission and relentless pursuit of a cure for CF.  The progress that has been made and the hope on the horizon are incredible!

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.