My Great Strides Story
Kerri Sudik
Fundraising for Cleveland Great Strides 2026
Kerri Sudik
Following an abnormal newborn screen at birth, Reagan was flagged as having a potential issue in her CFTR gene. After many tests, they eventually identified that the girls had CRMS (CFTR-related metabolic syndrome). This meant that they were at risk of developing an atypical form of Cystic Fibrosis. They have one “classic” CF mutation and one less severe variant mutation that when combined with the classic mutation, puts them at risk for these issues. They were recommended to follow closely with a pulmonologist (lung specialist) in a CF clinic for progression of symptoms and signs of Cystic Fibrosis.
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.
At the age of 12, they met the criteria for a CF diagnosis. They then had bronchoscopies that showed cell changes and inflammation. They started nebulizer treatments daily to help break down any mucus and use an oscillating vest when they’re sick to help them bring up mucus. Their mutations have not caused any pancreatic issues and they’ve being doing well from that standpoint. They do need long courses of antibiotics when they are sick and must do extra breathing treatments when they aren’t feeling well. They’ve not had to have any hospitalizations and are overall doing well.
The CF foundation has done AMAZING things with research and developing life-altering therapies and medications that will help them live long and hopefully healthy lives. We support the CF foundation through Great Strides and would love your support. Please consider joining our team or donating to support this cause that is near and dear to our family.
We are honored by your support,
Kerri and Mark
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.
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