My Great Strides Story
Jon Chernak
Fundraising for Rochester Great Strides 2026
Jon Chernak
Dear Friends and Family,
On May 16, 2026, the Chernak Family will be participating in our 43rd CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) “Great Strides” as a way to help kids (and adults) who have inherited this disease. We have been blessed with three healthy children and feel very privileged to be able to take this opportunity to advocate for those less fortunate.
When our family started fundraising in 1983 the average life expectancy was under 20 years. Because of people like YOU, we have seen tremendous advancements in research, care, and treatments that have extended lives and redefined what it means to live with CF. Incredibly, the life expectancy for people born with CF is now 53 and going up!
By donating to our 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.
Thank you for your consideration - every little bit helps!
If you feel you can support this effort at this time, you can either:
1. Make a donation via our website for Great Strides: https://fundraise.cff.org/RochesterNY2026/Member/MyPage/9774240/Jon-Chernak?tab=MyPage
2. Write a check to Cystic Fibrosis and mail it to our home (17 Brookshire Lane Penfield, NY 14526)
Your consideration is most appreciated. Thank you very much.
Jon & Nancy Chernak
Some information about Cystic Fibrosis
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.
For more information, visit www.cff.org
On May 16, 2026, the Chernak Family will be participating in our 43rd CYSTIC FIBROSIS (CF) “Great Strides” as a way to help kids (and adults) who have inherited this disease. We have been blessed with three healthy children and feel very privileged to be able to take this opportunity to advocate for those less fortunate.
When our family started fundraising in 1983 the average life expectancy was under 20 years. Because of people like YOU, we have seen tremendous advancements in research, care, and treatments that have extended lives and redefined what it means to live with CF. Incredibly, the life expectancy for people born with CF is now 53 and going up!
By donating to our 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.
Thank you for your consideration - every little bit helps!
If you feel you can support this effort at this time, you can either:
1. Make a donation via our website for Great Strides: https://fundraise.cff.org/RochesterNY2026/Member/MyPage/9774240/Jon-Chernak?tab=MyPage
2. Write a check to Cystic Fibrosis and mail it to our home (17 Brookshire Lane Penfield, NY 14526)
Your consideration is most appreciated. Thank you very much.
Jon & Nancy Chernak
Some information about Cystic Fibrosis
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.
For more information, visit www.cff.org
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