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My Great Strides Story

Paula Hochdorffer

Fundraising for New Canaan Great Strides 2026

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Paula Hochdorffer

Violet is a bright, joyful, and lovable three-year-old who is living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes breathing difficult and leaves individuals vulnerable to serious infections, often leading to significant lung damage over time.
 

To stay healthy, Violet follows a daily routine that includes multiple medications, along with 2–4 physiotherapy treatments each day. 
 

Despite these challenges, Violet is full of life. She loves dancing, playing with her cousins, snuggling with her mommy and daddy, and taking gymnastics classes.
 

While there is still no cure for CF, I am walking to help change that reality—not just for Violet, but for everyone living with this disease.
 

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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$2,583.13
raised of $1,000 goal
 

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Team Violet's Wildflowers

$2,633.13
$3,500

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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.