I found out at age 36 while trying to conceive that I am a recessive carrier for a strain of Cystic Fibrosis - my husband too. If we wanted a biological child, our “only” route was IVF. Through this process, the majority of the embryos were “non-viable” meaning they either didn’t grow or were positive carriers. The remaining were recessive carriers as we are. The twins, while born premature, are healthy and we will educate them on what this means with time.
 

9 months later, I became pregnant, naturally - as I have learned many couples do after an experience with IVF. We spent what felt like eons wondering and worrying and trying to imagine. Tests came back around Christmas and our third boy was deemed a recessive carrier as well.
 

Though our challenges have been very REAL and tough for us, there are many families that haven’t been as fortunate as we have.

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m walking to help change that reality.

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.  
 

There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, and friends who struggle every day just to breathe. I walk for them. Will you join me and support my fundraising goal?