My Great Strides Story
Joannie Dugandzic
Fundraising for Milwaukee Great Strides
Joannie Dugandzic
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. We are walking to help change that reality.
Dutton is now three years old, he takes a variety of medications that help his body digest and absorb the nutrients. He also receives chest psychotherapy (a vibrating vest) for 20 minutes, accompanied with neb treatments twice a day to help break up any mucus in his airways. Every three months, Dutton visits the "CF team" in Green Bay (consisting of doctors, nurse, dietitian, social worker, etc) to keep a close watch over his progress and discuss any new treatment/medications to help keep him as healthy as can be.
Our team is driven by our love for Dutton; a son, grandson, great-nephew, nephew, and precious to us all!
Dutton was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 10 days old.
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.
Dutton is now three years old, he takes a variety of medications that help his body digest and absorb the nutrients. He also receives chest psychotherapy (a vibrating vest) for 20 minutes, accompanied with neb treatments twice a day to help break up any mucus in his airways. Every three months, Dutton visits the "CF team" in Green Bay (consisting of doctors, nurse, dietitian, social worker, etc) to keep a close watch over his progress and discuss any new treatment/medications to help keep him as healthy as can be.
Dutton is a happy, beautiful little boy who brings joy to us all! Please help us support him and others that deal with this awful disease.
We appreciate your support, love and prayers.
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