My Great Strides Story
Rita K Moore
Fundraising for New London Great Strides
Rita K Moore
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.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m working to help change that reality.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made and my grandson, now 15, is doing well on a "miracle" drug, not all CFers are so fortunate. Many are unable to take the medications available, due to their genetic mutations. Other react in a negative way, with liver, digestive and even mental health issues. Recent changes with the NIH and FDA will make it harder for researchers to discover, develop, and approve new treatments.
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.
While I know you receive many requests for donations to charities, I would appreciate your consideration of my request. Thank you.
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