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Rebecca Williams
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Rebecca Williams

Emily, my 15 year old daughter, has Cystic Fibrosis.  She was diagnosed in utero through an amniocentesis.  She has never known life without CF.  At 7 days old she started to take digestive enzymes with every feeding to help her break down her food and absorb the nutrients.  At a month of age she started 2x a day breathing treatments and chest PT.  She continues to battle against CF every day.  

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.

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