My Great Strides Story
Barbara James
Fundraising for Augusta, GA Great Strides
Barbara James
I know this is very late notice. I struggled with the making the decision to participate this year. I'd like to share a little bit about our story and CF.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
There is currently no cure for Cystic Fibrosis and too many people with CF die. Steven turned 59 on July14, 2024 - just two (2) months before his ten (10) year double lung transplant anniversary. Exactly one month later on August 14th, he lost his battle against Cystic Fibrosis. Diagnosed at birth because his older brother also had CF. Steven fought CF his entire life. We were lucky enough to be blessed with a priceless gift from a selfless hero. An organ donor. That gift gave ME another 10 years to love. HIM another 10 years to live life and love his family, see our children grow up, graduate high school, and college. To watch them love and start families of their own. Meet grandchildren. His brother with CF never had the chance. This horrible disease took him far too young, he lost his battle as a child. We ALL walk to change that reality.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my 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.
Join us, spread awareness and help change CF to CURE FOUND.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
There is currently no cure for Cystic Fibrosis and too many people with CF die. Steven turned 59 on July14, 2024 - just two (2) months before his ten (10) year double lung transplant anniversary. Exactly one month later on August 14th, he lost his battle against Cystic Fibrosis. Diagnosed at birth because his older brother also had CF. Steven fought CF his entire life. We were lucky enough to be blessed with a priceless gift from a selfless hero. An organ donor. That gift gave ME another 10 years to love. HIM another 10 years to live life and love his family, see our children grow up, graduate high school, and college. To watch them love and start families of their own. Meet grandchildren. His brother with CF never had the chance. This horrible disease took him far too young, he lost his battle as a child. We ALL walk to change that reality.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my 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.
Join us, spread awareness and help change CF to CURE FOUND.
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