As another year rolls around, I’m once again reaching out with gratitude and hope for the future. Many of you have walked beside me—literally and figuratively—through my journey with Cystic Fibrosis, lung transplantation, and the ongoing work to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the Lung Transplant Foundation, and organ donation awareness.

I’m happy to share that this past year has been a good one health-wise. This June will also mark my 14th double lung transplant anniversary, a milestone I never take for granted. While I continue to do well overall, I am still undergoing monthly IVIG infusions to help fight antibodies that have shown up in my bloodwork. These antibodies can be the first step toward chronic rejection, and while that’s not where I am today, it’s a reminder of why research, treatment advancements, and ultimately cures are so critical.
The very best medicine in my life right now doesn’t come in prescription form—it comes with hugs, laughter, and tiny voices. My grandchildren, Elia and Frankie, are truly the joys of my life. They give me strength, purpose, and more motivation than I could ever put into words. I want nothing more than many more healthy years watching them grow, laugh, and live their beautiful lives.

Our annual walkathon will take place on Sunday, May 17, 2026, and I would be honored if you would consider supporting our team again this year. A donation of any amount truly makes a difference. We urgently need continued research—not just for a cure for Cystic Fibrosis, but also for chronic rejection. Lives depend on it, including mine.

Thank you for your continued love, encouragement, and generosity. Whether you donate, share our mission, or keep us in your thoughts, please know how deeply grateful I am.

With hope and heartfelt thanks,
Lucy
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