Meet Ava — Our Cystic Fibrosis Warrior

Our daughter, Ava, was born with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition that affects the lungs and digestive system. From the very beginning, Ava has shown us what true strength and resilience look like. Every day, she faces challenges that most of us will never know — and she does it with a smile, a laugh, and a spirit that inspires everyone around her.

CF is a complex, progressive disease that requires daily treatments, medications, and regular visits to specialists. Ava spends at least an hour a day hooked up to a vest machine that helps break up the thick mucus in her body. She takes many medications: some that help her lungs fight infections and others that aid in her ability to digest foods. But despite all of this, Ava continues to thrive. She loves to draw and make people smile with her silly faces. Her current career goals go between a "pizza worker" a "princess doctor" and a "video game maker." Her joy and determination remind us why this fight matters so much.

We’re supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the Fort Worth Great Strides walk because they are leading the charge in funding groundbreaking research, treatments, and ultimately — a cure. Their work has already extended life expectancy and improved the quality of life for those living with CF, and we believe that with continued support, Ava’s future can be even brighter.

Your donation — no matter the amount — brings us one step closer to a world where CF stands for Cure Found.

Thank you for standing with us and supporting Ava. It means more than words can say.

With love,

Cassie, Marcus, and Ava Searing