My Great Strides Story
Devoney Kudrich
Fundraising for South Coast Great Strides
Devoney Kudrich
I was diagnosed with CF at 3 months old. My CF mostly affected my lungs. I was always in and out of the hospital. As the years went on my lung condition worsened. I eventually needed a double lung transplant. On November 28, 2018 at just 28 years old I received my double lung transplant! It came with its own set of challenges. 2 months after my transplant, January 2019, I was diagnosed with a bacterial infection that landed me in the hospital for another 2 months. 3 extra surgeries to "clean out" the infection and 2.5 months open with a wound vac. Then when they were going to close my chest they found cancerous nodules on my lungs. It was a rare form of cancer called PTLD, or post transplant lymphoproliferative disorder. After 2 years of different treatments we finally beat the cancer!!!! Even though I had a lung transplant it is not a cure. I still have CF in all my other organs.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm walking to help change that reality.
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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm walking to help change that reality.
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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
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.
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