My Great Strides Story
Fundraising for Little Rock Great Strides
Autumn Safley
As most of you know, in 2018 I tragically lost my best friend of 25 years and she left behind two babies, the youngest of which has Cystic Fibrosis.
Take a look at this cover photo--I'll never forget that day. I'll never forget that day. It was her oldest son's birthday party and I asked her how she was dealing with life since Hazel's diagnosis and she replied, "We are in a good routine, I feel like we have a good handle on things, I just try not to worry about Hazel's future" as she looked at me with tears welled up in her eyes. We hugged back in the nursery as she showed me all of Hazel's gorgeous smocked gowns.
We agreed that God had a purpose and big plans for Hazel, but had no clue that less than 3 months later Julie would lose her life. To say that this fundraiser means a lot to me is an understatement. This little girl is the flesh and blood of my dearest and longest best friend.
Hazel's life is truly at the mercy of modern medicine and medical advancements. So please, join our team. If you cannot donate any $$$, just join our team and share the page, because awareness is half the battle! Most importantly, will you commit to praying for Hazel?
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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