Hi there, and welcome.

My name is Blake Jones, and I’ve lived with cystic fibrosis (CF) my whole life. CF is more than a diagnosis — it’s something that touches every part of my life. It’s a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. For many people, it’s invisible. But for those of us who live with it, CF is a constant presence that demands strength, patience, and hope.

Growing up with CF has meant daily medications, hours of breathing treatments, and learning to live with limits that others don’t always see. But it’s also meant discovering the incredible strength inside me — and finding a community of people who fight this battle together. I’ve learned to live fully, even when the odds felt stacked against me.

And here’s the truth: we’ve come so far. Just a few decades ago, many children with CF didn’t live long enough to attend high school. Thanks to research and medical breakthroughs, I am graduating high from school this month and starting college in the fall.

But we’re not done yet.

There’s still no cure for cystic fibrosis. Treatments are improving, but they’re not enough. For thousands of people like me, every day is a race against time, and every donation brings us one step closer to the finish line. When you support CF research, you’re not just giving money. You’re giving hope, you’re giving time, and you're adding tomorrows.

So, thank you for being here. Thank you for reading my story. And thank you for believing in a future where CF stands not for a lifelong struggle, but for Cure Found.

Together, we can make that future real.

With gratitude,
Blake Jones