My Great Strides Story
Brenda Kammerer
Fundraising for Middle Tennessee Great Strides 2026
Brenda Kammerer
9 years ago Bristol was diagnosed with Cystic fibrosis following her birth and an emergency surgery for meconium ileus, a bowel obstruction common in cf newborns.
Since then, cf care has continued to advance and each year the life expectancy gets a little bit longer. Despite advancements, Bristol requires airway clearance treatments and handfuls of medication each and every day just to breathe and live as close to a normal life as possible.
As a cf mom I dream of the day she has a cure so she has no limitations and can live a life free from the burdens of frequent doctors visits, blood draws, being isolated or secluded because of illness, extra treatments and more.
In 2025 we celebrated a huge milestone! After 3 years on Trikafta, Bristol was able to stop enzymes due to being pancreatic sufficient! Starting enzymes was the first treatment Bristol began in the NICU with feedings once she was off TPN and lipids. Being able to stop enzymes was like erasing a little piece of cystic fibrosis from our life. We look forward to continued advancements and for a day when we get to celebrate Bristol being CURED!
What is 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.
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.
The advancements made so far in cf care is all because people like YOU who continue to donate and rally with us each year. We won't give up... Until it's done!
Since then, cf care has continued to advance and each year the life expectancy gets a little bit longer. Despite advancements, Bristol requires airway clearance treatments and handfuls of medication each and every day just to breathe and live as close to a normal life as possible.
As a cf mom I dream of the day she has a cure so she has no limitations and can live a life free from the burdens of frequent doctors visits, blood draws, being isolated or secluded because of illness, extra treatments and more.
In 2025 we celebrated a huge milestone! After 3 years on Trikafta, Bristol was able to stop enzymes due to being pancreatic sufficient! Starting enzymes was the first treatment Bristol began in the NICU with feedings once she was off TPN and lipids. Being able to stop enzymes was like erasing a little piece of cystic fibrosis from our life. We look forward to continued advancements and for a day when we get to celebrate Bristol being CURED!
What is 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.
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.
The advancements made so far in cf care is all because people like YOU who continue to donate and rally with us each year. We won't give up... Until it's done!
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