My Great Strides Story
Rachel Gentry
Fundraising for Memphis Great Strides 2026
Rachel Gentry
Mama to sweet Jack, our boy with CF. Whether it's reading books to him during vest treatments or dashing for pancreatic enzymes before he scarfs down a snack or meal, mothering a child with CF has been a learning curve. I am grateful to see God's hand in his story, caring for Jack beyond what I can provide for him alone and making sure he has been taken care of since day 1 with no significant weight loss even before we knew his diagnosis. Truly the community and support we've gotten from so many of you has been a GIFT as well, and so I want to keep sharing my story, my son's story, as a testament to the beauty of community and the depth of God's care.
When we received the hard news of Jack's diagnosis, it was also delivered with a lot of hope - there have been great strides in CF research in recent years and Jack will receive great care because of this! But it isn’t over. If you, like me a year ago, are wondering what cystic fibrosis is and what this walk is all about, read below to learn more:
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.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. We’re 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 our 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.
When we received the hard news of Jack's diagnosis, it was also delivered with a lot of hope - there have been great strides in CF research in recent years and Jack will receive great care because of this! But it isn’t over. If you, like me a year ago, are wondering what cystic fibrosis is and what this walk is all about, read below to learn more:
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.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. We’re 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 our 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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