My Great Strides Story
Michelle Hirchfield
Fundraising for Washington, DC Great Strides 2026
Michelle Hirchfield
Hiya, friends on all sides of the pond! I would be massively grateful if you would help to sponsor my walk in Washington DC, and join forces with me to help find a cure for CF. We will be starting at the Lincoln Memorial, and walking down the Mall. I will be walking along side those who are living with CF and awaiting a cure, as well as friends & families of those lovely individuals.
Walter, a friend of our family, has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since birth—a disease that once came with a life expectancy in the twenties. Thanks to medical advances, and the unwavering support of a caring community, he is now 28 and able to experience meaningful milestones: traveling with loved ones, building a career, and sharing precious moments with family. These moments are not taken for granted—they are made possible by ongoing research, advocacy, and generosity from people who choose to help.
However, Cystic Fibrosis is still a daily battle, and there is still no cure. The disease remains painful, complex, and unpredictable - affecting every aspect of life. That’s why we are asking for your support. By donating, you are helping fund critical research and treatments that can extend and improve lives, and bring us closer to a cure. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference for Walter and so many others facing 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.
Walter, a friend of our family, has been living with Cystic Fibrosis since birth—a disease that once came with a life expectancy in the twenties. Thanks to medical advances, and the unwavering support of a caring community, he is now 28 and able to experience meaningful milestones: traveling with loved ones, building a career, and sharing precious moments with family. These moments are not taken for granted—they are made possible by ongoing research, advocacy, and generosity from people who choose to help.
However, Cystic Fibrosis is still a daily battle, and there is still no cure. The disease remains painful, complex, and unpredictable - affecting every aspect of life. That’s why we are asking for your support. By donating, you are helping fund critical research and treatments that can extend and improve lives, and bring us closer to a cure. Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a real difference for Walter and so many others facing 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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