

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Central Oregon Great Strides 2026
Kari Rose
I live with cystic fibrosis—a relentless, life-shortening genetic disease that affects my lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. There is still no cure, and too many people with CF don’t get the chance to live the long, healthy lives they deserve.
Every day brings challenges most people never have to think about—struggling to breathe, fighting infections, and managing the ongoing impact this disease has on my body. No two journeys with CF are the same, but all of us face uncertainty and obstacles that can feel overwhelming.
Despite the progress in research and treatments, there is still so much work to be done. I’m holding onto hope for a future where cystic fibrosis no longer limits or shortens lives—a future where a cure exists for everyone.
That’s why this fundraiser means so much to me.
Your support helps fuel the research and innovation needed to move us closer to that cure. Every donation is more than just a gift—it’s hope, it’s progress, and it’s a step toward a better future for me and everyone living with CF.
Will you help make that future possible?







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