Madison's Great Strides Story
Kristin Rhea
Fundraising for Roanoke Great Strides
Kristin Rhea
On September 21, 2010 Madison was diagnosed with CF. Since that day, we have prayed for a cure. Even though our prayers haven't been answered yet, a lot of good things have developed along the way. Medication and treatments that have increased the life expectancy has given us hope. Hope that a cure will soon be found.
A few months after Madison was diagnosed we learned about Great Strides. The first walk we attended was in Winchester. When we moved to Roanoke we learned there was a Great Strides walk here so we started a team and became actively fundraising. To date, not counting the Winchester walk, we have raised $135,917 towards a cure for CF. We are so thankful for every penny.
Madison is now 14 and just started high school. I am so proud of the young lady she is growing to be. She is sweet, kind, funny, and a has a heart of gold. She loves Taylor Swift, animals, Taco Bell, and Baja Blast LOL. I am so excited to see what the future holds for my Warrior.
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.
A few months after Madison was diagnosed we learned about Great Strides. The first walk we attended was in Winchester. When we moved to Roanoke we learned there was a Great Strides walk here so we started a team and became actively fundraising. To date, not counting the Winchester walk, we have raised $135,917 towards a cure for CF. We are so thankful for every penny.
Madison is now 14 and just started high school. I am so proud of the young lady she is growing to be. She is sweet, kind, funny, and a has a heart of gold. She loves Taylor Swift, animals, Taco Bell, and Baja Blast LOL. I am so excited to see what the future holds for my Warrior.
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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