There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, and I’m walking to help change that, for my son.

We didn’t know he had CF until he was already 9 years old. For years, we had no idea why certain things were harder for him, or why his body struggled in ways that didn’t always make sense. Getting that diagnosis later than most was a shock, but it also gave us answers, and a new path forward.

My son is genuinely the coolest kid ever. He’s smart, resilient, and takes everything in stride in a way that constantly amazes me. CF is part of his life now, but it doesn’t define who he is. It does mean extra treatments, medications, and being more careful than other kids his age, especially when it comes to his lungs and staying healthy.

CF affects everyone differently. While treatments have come a long way, there’s still no cure, and not everyone benefits from the same advances. Too many families are still navigating the unknown, just like we are.

I’m walking because I want a future where my son can keep being exactly who he is, without CF limiting what’s possible for him. And I’m walking for every person and family still waiting for better options, and ultimately, a cure.

If you’re able to help, donating to my fundraising goal supports the research that moves us closer to that reality: a cure for everyone with cystic fibrosis.