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Paul,Bethe,Caitlin,Jeff & Nora Van Melia

Fundraising for Wakefield Great Strides

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Paul,Bethe,Caitlin,Jeff & Nora Van Melia

There is currently no cure for Cystic Fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. We're walking to help change that reality for Deirdre, and so many others like her.

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 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 our 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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$410
raised of $1,800 goal
 

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Team Deirdre's Team

$3,371

Recent Donations

Kate Garrett
Kathleen Dalzell$250
We send our very best wishes to Deidre & her family for successful fundraising to find a cure for CF! Many hugs, Kathy & David Dalzell
Uncle Paul & Auntie Bethe$100
Anonymous$25

Attendance Policy

The CF Foundation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and healthy experience for individuals attending Foundation Events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Attendance Policy and accompanying guidelines, which include guidance for event attendee's living with cystic fibrosis.