My Xtreme Hike Story
John Baker
John Baker
In 1957, the disease, Cystic fibrosis, was given a name. Now after 69 years, there is still no cure for Cystic Fibrosis. Too many people with CF die young. Like my daughter, Krista Lynn Baker, 20. And my sister Mary Jill Baker, 7. I’m hiking to honor their memories and help elevate the quality of life for over 40,000 patients in the USA suffering with the disease like Finley, 7, Portland, who is responding well to current CF treatments.
While new meds are helping over 90% of the CF community, 10% of CFers still need help. Medical research is the answer. CF university medical research labs, such as the University of Washington, and dozens of pharmaceutical companies are fully committed to research efforts. But it takes money to develop new drugs to fight the disease.
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.
My 2025 Xtreme Hiking Team, THE SALTY LICKS, includes my two adult daughters, Nicole Jonak, Portland and Amanda Nelson, Spokane as well as my niece, Diane Beuadin, Everett. Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
Any amount is appreciated and is fully tax deductible.
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 new meds are helping over 90% of the CF community, 10% of CFers still need help. Medical research is the answer. CF university medical research labs, such as the University of Washington, and dozens of pharmaceutical companies are fully committed to research efforts. But it takes money to develop new drugs to fight the disease.
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.
My 2025 Xtreme Hiking Team, THE SALTY LICKS, includes my two adult daughters, Nicole Jonak, Portland and Amanda Nelson, Spokane as well as my niece, Diane Beuadin, Everett. Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
Any amount is appreciated and is fully tax deductible.
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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