

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Atlanta Great Strides 2026
Megan Barker
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, and too many people with CF still die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.
As a spouse of someone living with cystic fibrosis, this cause is deeply personal. CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. It makes breathing difficult, weakens the body’s ability to fight life-threatening infections, and often leads to irreversible lung damage and respiratory failure. But beyond the medical facts, CF shapes everyday life — the routines, the uncertainty, and the constant balancing of hope and fear.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this disease differently. While incredible progress has been made, far too many people are still waiting for treatments that work for them — and for a cure that reaches everyone.
We need a cure so that every person with CF has the chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my fundraising goal, you are helping advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward — a cure for everyone with CF. I’m so grateful to have you walking this journey with me. 💙







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