

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Boston Great Strides 2026
Abby Balonis
Hi everyone!
I’m walking in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for my amazing friend Autumn! Her dad, Joseph, passed away from cystic fibrosis in 2013, and she also has other family members living with the disease. Autumn is one of the strongest, most inspiring people I know! She lights up every room she enters and always finds a way to make others smile!
I had the privilege of being part of her senior-year dance to OneRepublic’s “I Lived”, a beautiful tribute to her dad that captured both loss and hope. That experience showed me how much strength and love she carries, and it inspired me to support her through this walk.
I’m walking to honor Autumn, her family, and everyone living with cystic fibrosis! Every donation helps fund research, treatments, and care programs, bringing hope for a future where no one has to face this disease alone.
Thank you so much for helping make a difference!







Comments