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Clay Christensen

Fundraising for Grand Canyon Summer Xtreme Hike

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Clay Christensen

Heidi and I are avid hikers. We've done a couple 14ers in the past but this challenge got us even more inspired.



We will be hiking the Rim-to-rim in memory of Heidi's cousin, Patrick, who lived with Cystic Fibrosis for 50 years. His life expectancy as a child was only 10 years old. But continual advances in research and treatment made it possible for him to live a longer, more fulfilling life (including being in the punk band, The Goons!). With additional research, maybe one day we can find a cure.



Please help us raise money to keep this progress moving forward. Donate today to help us meet our goal!



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Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?



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.

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I'm so proud of you and Heidi that you would do this hike in honor of Heidi's cousin who fought a long battle with CF. Good for you and ENJOY the experience! May it give you lovable, long-lasting memories...
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Jaimie Bruzenak
This will be quite a challenge! A powerful way to call attention to a horrible disease and to contribute to research to cure it. Patrick was an amazing man who lived far longer than most. I never met him in person, only through stories from my sister and her sister-in-law. He was an inspiration!

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