Andrew
Lexy Perez
Lexy Perez
Andrew was born a whopping 9.4lb bundle of joy and one of the best things to ever happen in so many lives.
In early life he suffered from chronic illness, nonstop antibiotics, failure to thrive, and the list goes on. Finally, diagnosed at age 2 with a rare genetic disease, he was able to seek treatment for what is known as cystic fibrosis. Today, only about 40,000 individuals in the United States suffer from this disease.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis but Andrew says there will be.
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. Each year since birth, we’ve personally faced new challenges. This year, Andrew struggles with anxiety and holding fear in the concept of mortality. As a parent, I wouldn’t wish it on any parent having to explain this to a boy who is full of love, humility, humor, wisdom, and compassion.
Consider donating for Andrew, it makes a huge difference. To all of us.
The CF Foundation is a donor-funded, non-profit organization and does not receive direct government funding. Which is why it matters tremendously to us to raise awareness and fundraise yearly. As a parent, daughter, son, sibling, aunt, uncle, or even friend, you knew you could have an impact and actively do something to offer a fighting chance, a cure, for someone you loved who suffers, wouldn’t you?
Through fundraising this foundation has been able to expand lives of CF people and need donations to continue doing so. Donating to our goal, you’re helping to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for Andrew, and everyone with CF to live long, healthy lives.
$1 - $1,000, any amount shows Andrew he has support from others that care about him & that means just as much as the cure. 💜
-Lexy
In early life he suffered from chronic illness, nonstop antibiotics, failure to thrive, and the list goes on. Finally, diagnosed at age 2 with a rare genetic disease, he was able to seek treatment for what is known as cystic fibrosis. Today, only about 40,000 individuals in the United States suffer from this disease.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis but Andrew says there will be.
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. Each year since birth, we’ve personally faced new challenges. This year, Andrew struggles with anxiety and holding fear in the concept of mortality. As a parent, I wouldn’t wish it on any parent having to explain this to a boy who is full of love, humility, humor, wisdom, and compassion.
Consider donating for Andrew, it makes a huge difference. To all of us.
The CF Foundation is a donor-funded, non-profit organization and does not receive direct government funding. Which is why it matters tremendously to us to raise awareness and fundraise yearly. As a parent, daughter, son, sibling, aunt, uncle, or even friend, you knew you could have an impact and actively do something to offer a fighting chance, a cure, for someone you loved who suffers, wouldn’t you?
Through fundraising this foundation has been able to expand lives of CF people and need donations to continue doing so. Donating to our goal, you’re helping to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for Andrew, and everyone with CF to live long, healthy lives.
$1 - $1,000, any amount shows Andrew he has support from others that care about him & that means just as much as the cure. 💜
-Lexy
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