Dear Family, Friends and Supporters,
 

Welcome to Aria’s page! We're so grateful you're here. Whether you know our family personally or are learning about Aria’s journey for the first time—thank you for taking the time to read and care.
 

When Aria was just a newborn, she was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) through a routine screening. Today, she’s seven years old—bright, brave, and growing fast. Every day, we work to keep her healthy and strong as she lives with this chronic genetic illness.
 

Cystic Fibrosis affects many systems in the body, but it’s especially tough on the lungs and digestive system. Due to a defective protein caused by a genetic mutation, the mucus in her body becomes thick and sticky—leading to serious complications like chronic infections, inflammation, and lung damage. CF is a progressive disease, meaning it worsens over time.

From the outside, Aria looks like any other energetic kid on the playground—and that’s part of the challenge. What you don’t see are the daily pills she takes to help digest her food, the three 30-minute vest treatments she does each day to help clear her lungs, and the extra salt and calories she needs just to maintain her weight. When she's sick, these routines become even more demanding.

We’re incredibly grateful for our amazing care team at Riley Hospital’s CF Clinic, where we go monthly. From doctors to dietitians, social workers to physical therapists—we’re surrounded by experts who help us navigate this journey. And while hospital stays (or “tune-ups”) can be hard, we’re always focused on giving Aria the support she needs to keep dreaming big.

We’re reaching out today to ask for your help in raising awareness and funds to support not only Aria but the thousands of others living with CF. We're participating in the Great Strides Walk, and each step we take is a step toward a cure.

By donating to our Great Strides fundraising campaign, your gift will directly support groundbreaking research, medical advancements, and—most importantly—hope.
 

Every donation counts, and it’s 100% tax deductible. You can also check if your employer will match your donation to double your impact!
 

👉 DONATE HERE: https://fundraise.cff.org/IndyGS2025/AriaAllStars

Join Aria’s All-Star Team today. Together, we can turn CF from Cystic Fibrosis into Cure Found. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being part of this journey.

With gratitude and hope,
Karen, Muhammad, Giselle, Sienna, & Aria 💜