Metro East, IL Great Strides

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Metro East, IL Great Strides

Welcome,
We are so glad you are here! Ready to lace up and join us for our annual walk to cure cystic fibrosis? By participating, you have the power to change thousands of lives. Your support helps the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fund the research and care needed to help advance a cure for this disease. While we’ve made significant progress, we still have a long way to go. We still lose precious lives to CF every day.  You can help us accelerate progress. Now is the time to act.


Get Ready to Walk

Register: Join us for a day of celebration, community and fun! Let's unite to bring hope and joy to those affected by CF and work towards a future where everyone can breathe easier. Click the “Register” button. 

Recruit: Invite friends, family, and colleagues to join you. Together, we can make a bigger impact.

Fundraise: Fundraising is easy. Use the participant center, the CFF mobile app, or fundraise on Facebook to reach your goal. You can also host a passion fundraising event and check if your employer offers a matching gift program to increase the impact of your efforts. 

Share your story: Your story matters! Share why you’re participating in Great Strides and inspire others to join. Use the tools in the participant center and on the mobile app to easily tell your story!

 
Thank you for your efforts to raise awareness and funds so that we can get one step closer to curing cystic fibrosis. Your participation is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Sign up today to take steps towards a cure for cystic fibrosis!
Find a Walker
Rachel Tauber
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Chrissy Fingerhut
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jana Schweizer
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Ally Anderson
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Abby Christine
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Kari Unterbrink
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Joshua Schelling
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Julie Stroh
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Mary Schmidt
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Rosalie Buenrostro
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Sandra Obst
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Mike Obst
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Stephanie Stroh
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Anders Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Michael Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Stacey Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Craig Anderson
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Wade Anderson
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Will Anderson
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Katherine Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Rudy Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Leli Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Nicole Edwards
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Tyler Unterbrink
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Grace Unterbrink
Metro East, IL Great Strides
George Unterbrink
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Kate Stevens
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Melissa Epps
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Greg Epps
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Alysia Craig
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Courtney Crews
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jenna Lane
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Grace Starrett
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Matt Fingerhut
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Elizabeth Beliveau
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Greg Buenrostro
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Michael Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Emma Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Randi Croon
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Patty Morgan
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Henry Morgan
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jack Morgan
Metro East, IL Great Strides
James Morgan
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Ashlyn Howell
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Corben Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jensen Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jaxton Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Barrett Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Jacob Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Scott Paule
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Find a Team
Grace's Gang
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Rachel’s Fighting Spirit
Metro East, IL Great Strides
The Hut’s Fight CF
Metro East, IL Great Strides
God’s Will & Wade
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Strohstrong
Metro East, IL Great Strides
The A Alliance
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Miles for Makenzie
Metro East, IL Great Strides
JHS
Metro East, IL Great Strides
Create a Team

Step Up Your Fundraising

Become a 65 Roses Champion

by raising $1,000 or more

Create a National Team

Join up with friends, family, and colleagues across the country and locally to participate in multiple events, make sub-teams, and get fundraising support to grow your impact.

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Donations and Event Logistics

Events may be subject to change based on health or safety concerns. If an event is moved to virtual, sponsorship benefits may be adjusted to fit that format. If an event is cancelled, your local contact will reach out to discuss options.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, we commit to equity, racial justice, diversity, and inclusion as core principles guiding our efforts to provide all people with CF the opportunity to live long, fulfilling lives. We strive to host inclusive and accessible events that enable all individuals to engage fully. Please be aware that a 3-week notice is requested as some accommodations may require time for the Foundation to arrange. If you have a disability and require accommodations to fully participate in this activity, please contact the chapter for assistance.

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Thank you to our National Sponsors!

National Peer to Peer Sponsors

National Great Strides Sponsor

Outstanding Corporate Supporter

Attendance Policy

The CF Foundation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and healthy experience for individuals attending Foundation Events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Attendance Policy and accompanying guidelines, which include guidance for event attendee's living with cystic fibrosis.