My Great Strides Story
Briana DeWitt
Fundraising for Buffalo Great Strides 2026
Briana DeWitt
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.
CF is a genetic, progressive disease that impacts 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.
Because I did not qualify for the new CF medications out there due to having a rare mutation, my lungs slowing started deteriorating to end stage lung disease. This resulted in me having a double lung transplant in January 2024. Transplant is NOT a cure and I can say the journey has not been an easy one.
Each person born with CF 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?
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