My Great Strides Story
Mark Mackura
Mark Mackura
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and our daughter Lucy is a fighter. She was diagnosed with CF at 6 days old, and I am walking to raise funds and awareness for her, and all other children who experience this life changing disease.
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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. Lucy's first year as a CF fighter has brought 4 hospital admissions and many unexpected complications. Although we were recently given the gift of Trikafta, this is not a cure, and many children aren't able to take this medication.
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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. Lucy's first year as a CF fighter has brought 4 hospital admissions and many unexpected complications. Although we were recently given the gift of Trikafta, this is not a cure, and many children aren't able to take this medication.
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.
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.
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