

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Sarasota Great Strides 2026
Maureen Loy
This year we are walking again to raise money and awareness to continue our fight for a cure. There is currently STILL no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. We're going to keep walking to help change that reality. Our walk is Saturday October 19th at 9 am on Siesta Key Beach. We welcome anyone to come join us for a walk on the beach.
Ella will be graduating from University of South Florida in December and will explore continuing her education in the field of Health Sciences. She remains on the new medication called Alyftrek as it has been effective without the side effects of previous medications. We owe that to those of you who have continued to support us for the last 21 years.
We are getting close to a cure and believe there WILL be a cure in Ella's lifetime. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation continues its research on therapies and complications that arise from CF’S damage to the body, such as infection, lung disease, CF related diabetes, as well as GI, pancreatic, mental health and reproductive issues.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While major progress has been made and many are living longer and healthier lives, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is relentless in advancing research, new therapies, and hopefully a cure for ALL.
It is our hope that soon CF will mean “Cure Found”!!
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating 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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