My Great Strides Story
Kirby Smith
Fundraising for Columbia, MO Great Strides 2026
Kirby Smith
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm walking to help change that reality.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes 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.
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.
Want a t-shirt to show your support?
Order your own "Blossom Nevertheless" here and contribute to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/until-its-done-2026?side=front&type=1&zoom=true
What is Blossom Nevertheless?
Gina Alejandra is an adult with CF and a CF Community Blog contributor. She has said "Cystic fibrosis has been a challenge to me, but I have been able to blossom nevertheless."
Blossom Nevertheless is a mentality, that despite any challenge in life you can thrive and succeed if you have the right mindset.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes 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.
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.
Want a t-shirt to show your support?
Order your own "Blossom Nevertheless" here and contribute to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as well.
https://www.customink.com/fundraising/until-its-done-2026?side=front&type=1&zoom=true
What is Blossom Nevertheless?
Gina Alejandra is an adult with CF and a CF Community Blog contributor. She has said "Cystic fibrosis has been a challenge to me, but I have been able to blossom nevertheless."
Blossom Nevertheless is a mentality, that despite any challenge in life you can thrive and succeed if you have the right mindset.
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