

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Chicago Great Strides 2026
Emily Mulka
Vincent was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 2 weeks old.
At only 7 years old, he already manages a daily routine that includes 200+ pills a week, daily (x2) breathing treatments, and airway clearance therapy to help keep his lungs healthy. This takes Vincent over an hour—every single day.
Every three months, we spend hours at Advocate Children’s with his care team, doing everything we can to stay ahead of this disease. We are incredibly grateful for the specialists and treatments that help him thrive—but there is still no cure.
Thanks to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, life-changing therapies have added years—and even decades—to lives. But not everyone with CF can benefit from these treatments, and more research is urgently needed.
That’s why we walk.
Our family is participating in the Great Strides walk to support the CF Foundation and families like ours. Your donation helps fund critical research, improve care, and move us closer to a cure.
💜 Please consider supporting Vincent and our team.
Thank you so much for being part of his journey.
– Emily
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