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Melinda Diorio

Fundraising for Pawtucket Great Strides

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Melinda DiOrio

This May I'll be walking to raise awareness and funds for life-enhancing research for Cystic-fibrosis, for which there is currently no cure. My nephew Joseph the IV was diagnosed with CF the week he was born, in May 2024. Despite being faced with unexpected challenges, he is a happy and thriving baby, who has lots of loving and caring support. ❤️ Thank you for supporting this fundraiser!

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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