My Great Strides Story
Rachel Yeatman
Fundraising for Leonardtown Great Strides
Rachel Yeatman
I'm walking again this year for Charles! I know times are uncertain these days, especially in the US, but please help me continue to support the life saving work the CFF does.
Charles is a happy healthy 11 year old due in large part to the advancements in drug treatments available for CF. (And I think another major reason is my best friend and his wonderful mom, Heather!) He's been taking a CFTR modulator since he was old enough and it's amazing to see the difference. Good lung function, no hospital stays, less infections etc. And now there are more types and combos targeting more CF gene mutations, and are even available to as young as 1 month olds. Just in the last 10 years life has changed drastically for the better for a lot of people with CF. But not everyone can take a modulator and there still is no cure.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. 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 far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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.
Charles is a happy healthy 11 year old due in large part to the advancements in drug treatments available for CF. (And I think another major reason is my best friend and his wonderful mom, Heather!) He's been taking a CFTR modulator since he was old enough and it's amazing to see the difference. Good lung function, no hospital stays, less infections etc. And now there are more types and combos targeting more CF gene mutations, and are even available to as young as 1 month olds. Just in the last 10 years life has changed drastically for the better for a lot of people with CF. But not everyone can take a modulator and there still is no cure.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. 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 far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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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