Drew McBride
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m climbing 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. My sister, Lindsay, lost her battle with CF on March 9, 2005 at the age of 19. She was very active in the community and schools in theater, concert choir and band, Student Council, National Honor Society, golf team, dance team, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), National "Make A Wish" Foundation, serving on the executive board, and the Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital fundraiser.
My sister was a phenomenal individual. Born with Cystic Fibrosis, she was a woman and child who had proven countless times that she is a strong, caring, compassionate, and selfless as they come. Throughout her life, Lindsay's accomplishments exceeded any and every expectation. Her strong will to live and love of life is what will be remembered most.
Lindsay's love didn't just stop there. You could see the effect of my sister all over the community. There is not a person who ever met or even just saw Lindsay that was not touched in a special way; whether it was a school or community theatrical production, band or choir concert, passing smile, small conversation, or friendly gesture. Lindsay put everything she had into everything and everyone.
Although Lindsay's life seemed so short and so unfair, she lived more than most people dream. Her journeys and life experiences have taken her to places such as Italy and Hollywood for making movies, visiting loved ones, and making friends along the way.
Lindsay requested to be put on life support until a lung transplant became available. Fully knowing the responsibility, dedication, and odds against her she had made this request. My sister was a fighter. She always had been. For 19 years she had dealt with people, doctors, friends, and family saying she is not capable of achieving a given task, and proven them very wrong.
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.
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. My sister, Lindsay, lost her battle with CF on March 9, 2005 at the age of 19. She was very active in the community and schools in theater, concert choir and band, Student Council, National Honor Society, golf team, dance team, Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD), National "Make A Wish" Foundation, serving on the executive board, and the Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital fundraiser.
My sister was a phenomenal individual. Born with Cystic Fibrosis, she was a woman and child who had proven countless times that she is a strong, caring, compassionate, and selfless as they come. Throughout her life, Lindsay's accomplishments exceeded any and every expectation. Her strong will to live and love of life is what will be remembered most.
Lindsay's love didn't just stop there. You could see the effect of my sister all over the community. There is not a person who ever met or even just saw Lindsay that was not touched in a special way; whether it was a school or community theatrical production, band or choir concert, passing smile, small conversation, or friendly gesture. Lindsay put everything she had into everything and everyone.
Although Lindsay's life seemed so short and so unfair, she lived more than most people dream. Her journeys and life experiences have taken her to places such as Italy and Hollywood for making movies, visiting loved ones, and making friends along the way.
Lindsay requested to be put on life support until a lung transplant became available. Fully knowing the responsibility, dedication, and odds against her she had made this request. My sister was a fighter. She always had been. For 19 years she had dealt with people, doctors, friends, and family saying she is not capable of achieving a given task, and proven them very wrong.
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.
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