When we welcomed our beautiful son, Hudson, the day after Christmas, everything felt perfect. He looked like a healthy, thriving newborn, and we were soaking in every moment of new parenthood.

Just a couple of weeks later, our world shifted. We learned that Hudson’s newborn screening came back positive for cystic fibrosis. We had no idea that either of us were carriers—there was no known history on either side of our families—so the news came as a complete shock.

At just two weeks old, we packed up and headed to Marshfield to meet his care team and confirm the diagnosis through a sweat test. That same day, Hudson began pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy. Since then, our days have included regular appointments, weight checks, and learning how to care for a child with CF.

And yet, through all of this, we remain incredibly grateful. Hudson is strong, growing, and full of life—he just needs a little extra support along the way.

That’s why we’re choosing to take action.

We are fundraising and walking with Great Strides to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the groundbreaking research they fund every day. Their work gives families like ours hope—hope that one day Hudson won’t have to rely on daily medications, treatments, and constant monitoring. Hope for a cure.

Right now, there is still no cure for cystic fibrosis. It is a life-shortening genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs, making it difficult to breathe and fight infections. Too many people with CF still face shortened lives.

But progress is happening—and we believe Hudson’s future can be different.

Every person with CF has a unique journey, and while treatments have come a long way, there is still more to be done. We are walking to help change what this disease looks like for our son and for every family impacted by CF.

Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?

By supporting our fundraiser, you are helping advance critical research and move us closer to a cure—for Hudson, and for everyone living with CF.

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. ❤️