My Great Strides Story
Julie Bartucca
Fundraising for Glastonbury Great Strides
Julie Bartucca
My husband, Jordan, turned 40 on New Year's Eve. We went to Denver in November to see his beloved Broncos and celebrate. When Jordan was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 4 years old, his mom was told he wouldn't live past high school. We are so grateful he has far surpassed that life expectancy and so healthy today. He and many others have the CF Foundation to thank, in large part, for the research that has led to life-changing medications and given CF patients a better quality of life and many more tomorrows.
Jordan and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary and our son's 4th birthday this year. I raise money for CFF each year because I believe in the work of this foundation to change the lives of people like us. When we started dating, Jordan coughed constantly. Now I rarely ever hear him cough at all and every CF appointment comes with great news about how much his lung capacity and other symptoms have practically disappeared. I want him here for a long time, and I would love for him to see CF cured in his lifetime.
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About Cystic Fibrosis
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.
Jordan and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary and our son's 4th birthday this year. I raise money for CFF each year because I believe in the work of this foundation to change the lives of people like us. When we started dating, Jordan coughed constantly. Now I rarely ever hear him cough at all and every CF appointment comes with great news about how much his lung capacity and other symptoms have practically disappeared. I want him here for a long time, and I would love for him to see CF cured in his lifetime.
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About Cystic Fibrosis
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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