Julie McCarty

My Great Strides Story

We had never heard of cystic fibrosis or had anyone effected by this so when my brother Joey was diagnosed it was a lot of learn as we go....every year our family would participate in these walks. I fell away from it in recent years.

It wasn't until I was watching a friend's kids and asked where they were going and she said "a fundraiser for cystic fibrosis" that it hit me just how long it had been.

 I donate a small amount every month of my paycheck directly through Sanford's employee giving campaign. 

Little steps for me now and hopefully my steps can contribute to great strides. 

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.