Collin & Drew Rutherford

My Great Strides Story

Collin & Drew are a brother & sister team! Collin is excited to raise awareness and donations for cystic fibrosis research, while also getting a chance to show off his new baby sister, Drew. Collin was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis 12 years ago, and Drew was diagnosed just 3 weeks ago. This journey is not always easy, but seeing the support from our family & friends has always been such a blessing for us. We are excited to participate in the Great Strides walk at the Little Rock zoo this year, and hope to be able to make a contribution towards research that will brighten the future for both of our children. 

Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, and friends who face the sobering prospect of a shortened lifespan. I walk for them.

Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.

You can support me!

By supporting my fundraising goal, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.