My Xtreme Hike Story
Karen Lissy
Fundraising for North Carolina Spring Xtreme Hike
Karen Lissy
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis (CF), and too many people with CF die young. Many are diagnosed during childhood, so young that they can’t pronounce the disease’s name. For that reason, it is also referred to as “65 Roses.”
My sister, Diana, and I have accepted the challenge to hike to help the CF community.
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 CF 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.
My sister, Diana, and I have accepted the challenge to hike to help the CF community.
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 CF 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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An early AM picture...
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My sister, Diana, & I at the Hike Finish. Yes, it rained and thunderstormed; yes, it was muddy; yes, it was tough, but certainly memorable and fun!
Sunrise Saturday AM from the Appalachian Trail
Team Gratitude & Grit at the start of our hike (4am Saturday)!
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