Maria James

My Great Strides Story

4 1/2 years ago, my life with #CysticFibrosis changed because of 3 little pills. With 3 pills, I gained 40% of my lung functions back. With 3 pills, I hit a normal weight. With 3 pills, I didn't need to sleep for an entire weekend. With 3 pills I didn't startle people in public with coughing fits. With 3 pills, I was no wondering how long I could hold out before a lung transplant. With 3 pills, I was almost normal.

While all of this is amazing - those 3 pills still take their tole on my body in different ways. And those 3 pills don't guarantee my lung's or life's future.

What if 3 pills weren't required for CF patients to live a normal, healthy, and long life? What if there was a permanent cure for CF patients no matter their DNA mutation?

Please consider donating to our #GreatStrides team benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Minnesota Dakotas Chapter! Our team, Redbird's Riot, is walking to support the amazing work being done to make CF stand for Cure Found.