My Great Strides Story
Julia Newell
Fundraising for Broward County Great Strides 2026
Julia Newell
Welcome to team Living For Livi!
Olivia is 8 years old, and every day for the last 8 years, she has fought against cystic fibrosis by taking daily medications, nebulizer treatments, and doing chest physiotheraphy. Mixed into being a typical 2nd grader who loves to read, dance, play with her friends and listen to music (she's a Swifty!) she follows her strict daily medical routine to ensure that she always stays one step ahead of cystic fibrosis. Throughout the year, Olivia also has several extra steps she takes to remain healthly - She undergoes numerous tests and blood draws throughout the year to see how her body is adjusting to both this disease and all the medications she takes because of it. She has to carry medication with her everywhere that she must take in order to eat, and she attends CF clinic every three months to meet with her team of providers to check her progress and lung health. None of this is normal...and nothing that the average little girl should have to worry or think about. But this is Olivia's normal, and she is anything but average! Through it all, Olivia rarley complains and understands these extra things help to keep her healthy. However, despite her ever present smile and positive attitude, we hope that one day, she will not need to do these extra things just to survive.
We would love for you to join our team, LivingFor Livi, on Sunday March 29th, and walk with us as we raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and help us get one step closer to better treatments and a cure! Whether you are able to donate to our team or just come and spend the morning with us, we are happy to have your support in any way you can give it!
Join our team as we continue to fight for a cure for all those living with cystic fibrosis. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. This event includes not only a walk, but tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! By joining our team, you’ll help support Olivia and everyone who lives with Cystic Fibrosis.
Fundraising is SO important when it comes to cystic fibrosis, since the government doesnt fund research or medications for this disease. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the organization that helps make change and progress posaible! This organization has made incredible progress, but not everyone with CF can benefit from existing therapies AND we still need a cure. This will require time, funding, and persistence – but with you on our team – we are ready to go the distance!
Olivia is 8 years old, and every day for the last 8 years, she has fought against cystic fibrosis by taking daily medications, nebulizer treatments, and doing chest physiotheraphy. Mixed into being a typical 2nd grader who loves to read, dance, play with her friends and listen to music (she's a Swifty!) she follows her strict daily medical routine to ensure that she always stays one step ahead of cystic fibrosis. Throughout the year, Olivia also has several extra steps she takes to remain healthly - She undergoes numerous tests and blood draws throughout the year to see how her body is adjusting to both this disease and all the medications she takes because of it. She has to carry medication with her everywhere that she must take in order to eat, and she attends CF clinic every three months to meet with her team of providers to check her progress and lung health. None of this is normal...and nothing that the average little girl should have to worry or think about. But this is Olivia's normal, and she is anything but average! Through it all, Olivia rarley complains and understands these extra things help to keep her healthy. However, despite her ever present smile and positive attitude, we hope that one day, she will not need to do these extra things just to survive.
We would love for you to join our team, LivingFor Livi, on Sunday March 29th, and walk with us as we raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and help us get one step closer to better treatments and a cure! Whether you are able to donate to our team or just come and spend the morning with us, we are happy to have your support in any way you can give it!
Join our team as we continue to fight for a cure for all those living with cystic fibrosis. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. This event includes not only a walk, but tons of fun activities for the whole family to enjoy! By joining our team, you’ll help support Olivia and everyone who lives with Cystic Fibrosis.
Fundraising is SO important when it comes to cystic fibrosis, since the government doesnt fund research or medications for this disease. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the organization that helps make change and progress posaible! This organization has made incredible progress, but not everyone with CF can benefit from existing therapies AND we still need a cure. This will require time, funding, and persistence – but with you on our team – we are ready to go the distance!
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