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Brittany Patschak

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Brittany Patschak

Pax is a whilwind of energy who lives for playgrounds, pool days, and his best friend, Axel Dog. He has a smile that lights up a room, but behind that grin is a relentless daily battle.

Pax was born with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic condisiton that turns his body's natural mucus thick and sticky. This mucus traps bacteria, causing chronic infections and making every breath a struggle. It also affects the gut, blocking vital digestive enzymes, making it hard to absorb nutrients and grow. 

Every day, Pax spends hours undergoing chest physiotherapy and taking various medications just to stay healthy. 

There is no cure, but we are closer than ever. Your support today funds the breakthrough research and specialized care that allow Pax to breathe easier and dream bigger.

We aren't just fighting for a treatment - we're fighting for a future where Pax is never slowed down by his diagnosis.

Thank you for standing with Pax.

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