

My Great Strides Story
Lisa Hamburger
Fundraising for Baltimore Great Strides
Lisa Hamburger
There is currently no cure for cystic Fibrosis! My son, Matthew was diagnosed at 8 weeks old in 1992 and life expectancy was 27. With advances in care and treatments, he has exceeded his life expectancy. In January he turned 33 years old, an age we never thought we would see for him. Yes, he has endured quite a bit in these years, but his strength, determination and courage have brought him to this point. Especially knowing that because he has two nonsense mutations he does not qualify for the life changing modulators. He is in the last 10% that has no available modulator treatments. He works hard in taking care of himself and says daily exercise is key to good health.
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.
In 2022, he married the love of his life, Alyssa, and they are expecting twins in mid April. I had always hoped that this would be his life. This is even more reason that we must find a CURE! Matthew wants to have the chance to watch his children grow and experience their milestones the way we were so fortunate to see his.
While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for so many.
We NEED YOUR HELP- we need to raise the money in order to get us closer to making CF stand for CURE FOUND!
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.
Thank you for your support!
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