Walk with our team to Cure Cystic Fibrosis
Lace 'em Up For Luke
Lace 'em up for Luke
My name is Lucas Peredna, and I am the reason behind team Lace ‘em up for Luke! I just turned 6 a few months ago, and I’ll be participating in Great Strides for the 7th time!
My mom and dad had an idea that I might have Cystic Fibrosis while I was in my mom’s belly, but it wasn’t certain until I made my appearance in the world. It was a bit of a shock, especially since I have two healthy older sisters. Mom and Dad didn’t really know much too much about CF, or what was to come, but I feel like they were up for the challenge. My first day here, I had to have surgery on my belly. It was scary, but I did great and was out of the NICU earlier than expected! Now, every day is different for me, and some have ups and downs (sometimes I don’t like taking all my medicine, my vitamins, having heavy cream added to my milk, doing my PT, or using my nebulizer)….but none of it has stopped me from running, climbing, riding my bike, playing golf, soccer or basketball and of course torturing my sisters.
Anyway, my parents were doing some research about CF, and found Great Strides. We all participated in the Manchester event in 2019, and then virtually for two years, and have participated in Nashua since then. It was super easy to sign up for and the group of people are fantastic! At my first walk I was amazed to see how many people care about me, and care about others like me!
We would be so honored and grateful if you would Sponsor our Great Strides walk! Advances in medication have come a long way, even since I was born, but there still is no cure. We will continue raising money and fighting, until that cure is found!
Thank You!
Luke
My mom and dad had an idea that I might have Cystic Fibrosis while I was in my mom’s belly, but it wasn’t certain until I made my appearance in the world. It was a bit of a shock, especially since I have two healthy older sisters. Mom and Dad didn’t really know much too much about CF, or what was to come, but I feel like they were up for the challenge. My first day here, I had to have surgery on my belly. It was scary, but I did great and was out of the NICU earlier than expected! Now, every day is different for me, and some have ups and downs (sometimes I don’t like taking all my medicine, my vitamins, having heavy cream added to my milk, doing my PT, or using my nebulizer)….but none of it has stopped me from running, climbing, riding my bike, playing golf, soccer or basketball and of course torturing my sisters.
Anyway, my parents were doing some research about CF, and found Great Strides. We all participated in the Manchester event in 2019, and then virtually for two years, and have participated in Nashua since then. It was super easy to sign up for and the group of people are fantastic! At my first walk I was amazed to see how many people care about me, and care about others like me!
We would be so honored and grateful if you would Sponsor our Great Strides walk! Advances in medication have come a long way, even since I was born, but there still is no cure. We will continue raising money and fighting, until that cure is found!
Thank You!
Luke
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