Sarah Earnest
I first learned about Cystic Fibrosis when one of my best friends' son, Bowie, was diagnosed at two weeks old. CF is a devastating genetic disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and young adults in the United States. It affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs and makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
My friends' were quickly connected to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which has been working to raise money for research and treatment for 70 years. A few years ago, after reading that Australian doctors observed that young surfers with cystic fibrosis had significantly healthier lungs, my friends worked with the San Diego CFF Chapter to start Surf for CF. This event raises crucial funds to continue research into a cure for CF, and the day starts with surf lessons for young CF patients. Needless to say, this event is very near and dear to my heart.
There have been some incredible developments in CF treatment in the past few years, and I am so happy to say that Bowie, now 10, is doing GREAT. But 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. Thank you for your support!!
My friends' were quickly connected to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, which has been working to raise money for research and treatment for 70 years. A few years ago, after reading that Australian doctors observed that young surfers with cystic fibrosis had significantly healthier lungs, my friends worked with the San Diego CFF Chapter to start Surf for CF. This event raises crucial funds to continue research into a cure for CF, and the day starts with surf lessons for young CF patients. Needless to say, this event is very near and dear to my heart.
There have been some incredible developments in CF treatment in the past few years, and I am so happy to say that Bowie, now 10, is doing GREAT. But 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. Thank you for your support!!
JUL
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