My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for East Tennessee Great Strides 2026
Bruce Van Cleve
Dear Friends and Family,
I’m reaching out to ask for your support in a cause that is very close to my heart. My granddaughter, Evelyn, is 9 years old and full of life, laughter, and dreams. She also battles cystic fibrosis (CF), a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system.
Despite the challenges she faces, Evelyn is a fighter, and we are committed to doing everything we can to support her and others living with CF. This year, our goal is to raise $5,000 through many events this year for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding research, advancing treatments, and working towards a cure.
Every donation—big or small—makes a real impact. Your generosity can help bring us closer to life-saving treatments and, one day, a cure for CF.
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.
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