Shane Kleier

Every day Banks continues to amaze me. Often you don’t notice the fact he is fighting against a rare genetic disease. Other days it is more apparent, when you can hear his raspy breath or when he struggles with taking his medications (already 6,000 pills taken in his life). On those days Banks may need to have hours of chest physical therapy. Fortunately, most days aren’t like that. But with Cystic Fibrosis, those struggles can become more and more common over time as the disease progresses.

To further the efforts being made by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we will walk in May as part of Great Strides, a fundraising effort to ensure progress will continue to be made in treating–and one day curing–Cystic Fibrosis. The amazing research the Foundation has done has already helped add so many years to Banks’ life. Help us continue to make Great Strides and consider donating to Banks’ team.