My Great Strides Story
Laura Carnahan
Fundraising for Houston Great Strides 2026
Laura Carnahan
CF is personal for our family. Before having West we knew very little about the disease, but in the past 2.5 years our eyes have been opened to both a world of sickness and the miracle of modern medicine. West has been able to experience modulator treatment from 2 months old, at the time the youngest in Texas to begin treatment and the first infant on kalydeco in Texas. He has thrived thanks to modulators, daily breathing treatments, and sometimes sacrifice to keep him safe. Despite the ground breaking med tech helping West there is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and many still succumb to the disease. 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 many. 1 in 10 are not eligible for any modulator treatment. The life expectancy for those born with CF is still well below the national average.
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.
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 many. 1 in 10 are not eligible for any modulator treatment. The life expectancy for those born with CF is still well below the national average.
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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