The Dinomyte Walkers: One Step at a Time
Jeph Novak
Fundraising for Minneapolis Great Strides 2026
Jeph Novak
For the first 22 years of my life, cystic fibrosis (CF) demanded 100% of my attention; it was wholly and completely part of me. It took up all of my time, energy, effort, and focus, so much so that I hardly gave it a second thought.
In 2019, all of that changed thanks to the miracle drug Trikafta.
Thanks to Trikafta, I get to do more, be active without losing my breath as easily. I get to be a foster parent with my wife Noelle, providing a safe place for kiddos to stay when they need it. I get to save for retirement.
My CF Foundation involvement dates back many years ago, when I was probably 6 or 7, doing the Climb for a Cure at the IDS Tower downtown with my sister and CF buddy Anna. It had become our annual tradition to do it together, picking up people throughout the years, making it a big event or just quietly climbing without much fuss. But it was always us together.
When Anna died in 2014 at the age of 23, I was left to keep climbing for us. But I wasn't on my own. The Dinomyte Climbers started, in honor of Anna and in support of all those with CF. The Climb had become a huge event for our whole family and friends.
Now, the Dinomyte walkers are on the scene, taking laps around lake Bde Mka Ska and raising money along the way!
While a cure feels right around the corner, it is not here yet, and there is still work to be done. It would be an honor if you joined in our team, our fundraising, and our awareness efforts.
In 2019, all of that changed thanks to the miracle drug Trikafta.
Thanks to Trikafta, I get to do more, be active without losing my breath as easily. I get to be a foster parent with my wife Noelle, providing a safe place for kiddos to stay when they need it. I get to save for retirement.
My CF Foundation involvement dates back many years ago, when I was probably 6 or 7, doing the Climb for a Cure at the IDS Tower downtown with my sister and CF buddy Anna. It had become our annual tradition to do it together, picking up people throughout the years, making it a big event or just quietly climbing without much fuss. But it was always us together.
When Anna died in 2014 at the age of 23, I was left to keep climbing for us. But I wasn't on my own. The Dinomyte Climbers started, in honor of Anna and in support of all those with CF. The Climb had become a huge event for our whole family and friends.
Now, the Dinomyte walkers are on the scene, taking laps around lake Bde Mka Ska and raising money along the way!
While a cure feels right around the corner, it is not here yet, and there is still work to be done. It would be an honor if you joined in our team, our fundraising, and our awareness efforts.
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