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Walking for a cure for Little Miss Mae Mae

Shelley Barto

Fundraising for Cleveland Great Strides 2026

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Shelley Barto

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, 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. 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. More research needs done to help CF patients like my beautiful granddaughter. Currently there are no modulator medications for her rare genetic type. Please help me raise money for research and awareness to give Ariana a chance for a better, longer life.No amount is too small it all adds up. Thank you and Ariana aka Little Miss Mae Mae thanks you. God Bless.

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