Please join us to walk in Eau Claire on May 17, 2025.

There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends and co-workers who struggle every day just to breathe. I walk for them and hope you will support me in my efforts.

This will be our 10th year Salty Toes will be fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We support them for our two children with CF. Arya (9 1/2 yrs old)and now Ivan will be 5 in March. Arya and Ivan were both diagnosed shortly after birth through the Wisconsin newborn screening.

Our team name "Salty Toes" is in honor of my two children Arya and Ivan and their little toes. One side effect of CF is that their bodies lose more salt through sweating, which is why they have salty toes:)

Although both children are doing well and thriving, there is still no cure for CF.  Our days consist of many treatments with the percussion-vest and nebulizer treatments to loosen mucus in their lungs.  Both kids need to take many medications with their meals to be able to properly digest food.  The future is bright, but we still have struggles.  The kids get blood work at the lab to keep an eye on their liver enzymes, medications they are on could aggravate the liver and lead to liver failure if not closely monitored.  We have a constant battle with tummy pain, CF has a huge affect on the digestive system and it's a balancing act to keep things moving in the right direction (if you catch my drift).

Thank you to all who have donated, or participating in this walk with us. We are blessed to have such great family and friends.

Throughout the years we have raised so much money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Just think of all the medical advancements and clinical trials that money went towards!! Go Salty Toes!

Real progress has been made in the search for a cure, but the lives of people with CF are still cut far too short. There still is no cure for this devastating disease. By walking today, I am helping add tomorrows to the link lives of people living with cystic fibrosis. Will you join me? Support me by making a donation to my Great Strides fundraising campaign today!

Great Strides is a fun, family-friendly event that raises awareness and support for people with CF and their families.

Please support us!