Harrys Great Strides Story
Emily Meyers
Fundraising for Green Bay Great Strides
Emily Meyers
Our story started on April Fools Day and we are still wishing this whole thing was a joke. Harry was just 11 days old when we got the state test back that he was at least a carrier for CF. Mom and dad were shocked as we had NO clue this was in our family, some family didn’t even know what it was. A little while later and lots of testing and appointments, it was confirmed that Harry had cf. We were devastated. Our perfect baby boy had a terminal disease that he would have to fight for the rest of his life.
Harry is 6 now. We’ve been through 1 hospitalization, the flu, RSV, and COVID and this lil man is a fighter. Currently Harry takes about 15 meds a day, 1 inhaler, 2 nebulizer, and does his vest treatment twice a day. Hes thriving in 5k, a great little brother, a best friend to his little sister, and the best cuddler for his fur baby.
Harry loves playing outside, he’s a self proclaimed pro gamer, and the pickiest eater imaginable 😆
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.
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. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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.
Harry is 6 now. We’ve been through 1 hospitalization, the flu, RSV, and COVID and this lil man is a fighter. Currently Harry takes about 15 meds a day, 1 inhaler, 2 nebulizer, and does his vest treatment twice a day. Hes thriving in 5k, a great little brother, a best friend to his little sister, and the best cuddler for his fur baby.
Harry loves playing outside, he’s a self proclaimed pro gamer, and the pickiest eater imaginable 😆
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.
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. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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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