Our daughter Meg was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was just 4 years old. At the time, we were told that the average life expectancy for someone with CF was 25 years. That moment changed everything. As parents, it was devastating—but it also fueled our determination to fight for her future.

And today, we are so proud to share how far she has come.

Meg recently celebrated her 30th birthday. She married the love of her life and earned her PhD in Engineering Education from The Ohio State University. She is full of life, purpose, and unstoppable spirit. She has lived beyond what was once imagined, and her journey gives us hope—not just for her, but for every person living with CF.

Still, CF continues to be a daily battle. Although Meg has been healthier than many, she’s now facing a serious challenge: persistent microbacteria in her lungs that are resistant to traditional treatments. These infections threaten her health and her future. But thanks to the work of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, new treatments—life-changing ones—are being developed and made available.

Now more than ever, we need your help.

By donating to our fundraising goal, you have the power to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for everyone with CF. Every dollar brings us closer to that reality. Every act of generosity helps ensure that people like Meg can continue to thrive, dream, and live the lives they were meant to live.

We are endlessly grateful for your support, your love, and your belief in a better future.

With heartfelt thanks,
Wendy & David West