

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Birmingham Great Strides 2026
Magen Wright
As many of you know, The Wright Fight has become our family’s life mission—to advocate for those living with cystic fibrosis while we passionately pursue a cure.
Over the past nine 1/2 years, we have witnessed firsthand the extraordinary impact of donor-funded research. Breakthrough medications, including modulators, have dramatically changed Campbell and Merritt’s lives by improving lung function, strengthening their bodies, and giving us something every parent hopes for: more time.
But our story also carries the reality that progress is rarely simple.
While modulators have been life-changing, we are now living the other side of these advances as we watch Merritt struggle to fully thrive as we closely monitor serious liver side effects. This season has reminded us that treatments, while powerful, are not yet the cure. For many families, stability is fragile. For others, access to effective treatment is still out of reach.
Today, 6% of the CF population is still waiting for their miracle medication & every single person living with CF is counting on continued research for safer, better, and ultimately curative therapies. The science is promising, but it is costly and the need has never been more urgent.
What continues to set the CF community apart (the family you never expected to join) is our unwavering commitment to one another. We grieve together. We celebrate breakthroughs together. And we refuse to stop fighting, especially when the road feels uncertain.
This year, we are pressing forward with even greater urgency. Your generosity, creativity, sponsorships, and participation are not just appreciated—they are critical. Together, we are striving to raise $90,000 in support of The Wright Fight + the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, fueling the research that our children and all people with CF desperately need.
We NEED you. We THANK you. We LOVE you.







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