Emily Wehr

My Great Strides Story

Shortly after my daughter, Georgia, was born, she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. At just 2 weeks old she began taking digestive enzymes before every feeding. This means Georgia has to take 30 capsules over the course of each and every day. Her medication, Creon, is known as pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy, which is used to help her body absorb vital nutrients. When necessary, Georgia may also use a nebulizer and percussion tool to help drain mucus in her body. 

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.