Megan Gwidt
Cystic Fibrosis has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember, even before I fully understood what it was. As the child of a parent who worked on the local CF team, I grew up witnessing firsthand the impact this disease has on individuals and families. Over the years, my connection to the CF community deepened—from working with those affected, to experiencing the heartbreaking loss of a friend, and ultimately facing my own son’s positive test for a CF mutation. This disease has shaped my life and my passions, and I remain hopeful for the day a cure is found.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. While there are many variations, CF can make it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
The Cystic Fibrosis foundation is truly an excellent organization. They not only offer a wealth of information on this disease but work to find better treatments and cures for patients. Being someone who has had to tearfully search for answers when being faced with CF, the foundation offered so much helpful information and sense of hope for myself and family right at our fingertips.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my fundraising goal, you have the power to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for everyone with CF.
with love,
Meg
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