Kim Gonshorowski

My Great Strides Story

Cystic Fibrosis is very near to my heart because I lost two beautiful friends - Cheri & Jodi (who were also sisters) from this disease.  They left us way too early and so I walk for them and all the others who have had or do have CF.

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 is a progressive genetic disorder that 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.  Today, because of improved medical treatments and care, more than half of people with CF are age 18 or older.  Many people with CF can expect to live healthy, fulfilling lives into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. 

We must keep going though.

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.