My Xtreme Hike Story
The Xtreme Hike is one of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising events — This event has fueled the Foundation’s mission to cure cystic fibrosis and raise awareness for this rare, genetic disease. Recall that I did this hike for the first time last year! Yes, even at my age!! I will once again be making the the 30 mile Xtreme Hike along the Appalachian Trail through Roan Mountain! Why am I doing this you may ask??
Two very young members of my pipe band, Catherine and Anderson Pritchard (picture below), struggle daily with CF and must take very expensive drugs daily to fight of this disease. With the treatments and drugs they are able to lead reasonably normal lives as kids and are able to be very successful competitors in highland piping and drumming!! I hike to help Anderson and Catherine and the many other children born with this affliction. I love and care for kids. The revenues from this event have made a tremendous impact.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made extraordinary progress — including fostering the development of more than a dozen CF treatments which have significantly increased life expectancies.
I need your help to meet my fundraising goal. Your generous gift will help accelerate the Foundation’s pursuit of new therapies and provide vital support to meet the needs of those with CF.
Donating is easy and secure. Follow the prompts to make a donation. Any amount you can contribute is greatly appreciated. Thanks so much - love you all!! Gordon
CF Information
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis. By participating in Xtreme Hike, 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.
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