Lani was born with Cystic Fibrosis. At just 2 weeks old, she was diagnosed with CF. She learned how to take her meds with applesauce at just about the same time. At 9 months old, she was hospitalized for a lung infection that kept us there for 2 weeks. She has spent countless hours in doctor's offices, hospitals, inside hooked to a machine to help her breathe; being treated for her disease. She's had way more needles and medicines given in just her short time here than most of us. But, they keep her breathing, fighting for another day with us. Now, she is 5!! She has been such a warrior and I am in awe of her strength.

When she was first diagnosed, it was presented as a terminal illness. With the help of medical research, people are living longer lives than ever. With the research comes donations from people who are eager to see a cure for this disease. We want more than anything to see Lani live a long, happy, healthy life, and so we walk for her-for every child, parent, brother, sister, grandchild, friend, who has lost their life to this disease; and to everyone affected by it. Breathe easy baby girl.