

My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Harrisonburg Great Strides 2026
Sarah Dameron
Welcome to Bentley’s Fight Against Cystic Fibrosis
Dear Friends, Family, and Supporters,
We’d like to introduce you to our son, Bentley. He’s 13 years old, a proud big brother to four siblings, and an active kid who loves baseball, basketball, and football. He brings energy, determination, and heart into everything he does—and that same strength carries into his fight against cystic fibrosis.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, life-shortening disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. It makes it difficult to breathe and to fight life-threatening infections, often leading to severe lung damage and, ultimately, respiratory failure.
Every person with CF faces a different journey. While there has been meaningful progress in treatment, there is still no cure—and too many people with CF are taken far too young. That reality is something we are determined to help change.
We are walking and raising awareness not just for Bentley, but for everyone affected by this disease. Our hope is simple but powerful: a future where people with cystic fibrosis can live long, healthy lives.
We can’t do this alone.
By supporting our fundraising efforts, you are helping advance critical research and science that brings us closer to a cure. Every donation, every share, and every conversation helps move us forward.
Will you join us in the fight to end cystic fibrosis?
With gratitude,
Bentley’s Family







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