My Xtreme Hike Story
Christy Allen
Fundraising for North Carolina Spring Xtreme Hike
Christy Allen
I am hiking 30.8 miles in a single day on the Appalachian Trail in memory, in honor, and in HOPE.
The physical, mental, and emotional strength and stamina required of those who live with Cystic Fibrosis and their families is like facing an Xtreme Hike challenge every single day. For me, I just have to get through 30.8 miles in 1 day.
In memory . . .
A fellow hiker's close friend from college, Drew, tragically passed away at the age of 26 due to complications of Cystic Fibrosis. In Drew's memory, I am raising funds and awareness to help find a cure for this terrible disease. Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
In honor . . .
A dear teacher in my son Charlie's life—Wendy—has a son, Tanner, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis Memorial Day weekend in 1996. His life expectancy was 28. He just turned 29 in March 2025! Over the years, Tanner has endured countless days and procedures in the hospital to stay alive. He has participated in two clinical trials and tried many medications. Thanks to a medication approved in 2019, Trikafta, Tanner's lung function has improved by 36%, and he continues to be stable! His mom, Wendy, shared that "his future is still unknown . . . but for the first time . . . looks so much brighter and full of possibilities."
Wendy also shared that the severity of Cystic Fibrosis varies widely across those who have it. Patients who suffer from rare mutations won't benefit solely from modulators available today. Funding remains as critical as ever.
In hope . . .
Please help me support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an incredible organization that is focused on developing life-saving new therapies for larger numbers of people with CF — including those with rare and nonsense mutations — and pursuing daring, new opportunities to one day develop a lifelong cure.
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. Thank you!!
"30.1 UNTIL IT’S DONE"
The physical, mental, and emotional strength and stamina required of those who live with Cystic Fibrosis and their families is like facing an Xtreme Hike challenge every single day. For me, I just have to get through 30.8 miles in 1 day.
In memory . . .
A fellow hiker's close friend from college, Drew, tragically passed away at the age of 26 due to complications of Cystic Fibrosis. In Drew's memory, I am raising funds and awareness to help find a cure for this terrible disease. Cystic fibrosis is a complex genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
In honor . . .
A dear teacher in my son Charlie's life—Wendy—has a son, Tanner, who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis Memorial Day weekend in 1996. His life expectancy was 28. He just turned 29 in March 2025! Over the years, Tanner has endured countless days and procedures in the hospital to stay alive. He has participated in two clinical trials and tried many medications. Thanks to a medication approved in 2019, Trikafta, Tanner's lung function has improved by 36%, and he continues to be stable! His mom, Wendy, shared that "his future is still unknown . . . but for the first time . . . looks so much brighter and full of possibilities."
Wendy also shared that the severity of Cystic Fibrosis varies widely across those who have it. Patients who suffer from rare mutations won't benefit solely from modulators available today. Funding remains as critical as ever.
In hope . . .
Please help me support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an incredible organization that is focused on developing life-saving new therapies for larger numbers of people with CF — including those with rare and nonsense mutations — and pursuing daring, new opportunities to one day develop a lifelong cure.
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. Thank you!!
"30.1 UNTIL IT’S DONE"
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