In 2005, while pregnant with our first baby, I agreed to a routine test to see if I was a carrier for cystic fibrosis. I was told it was rare, so I didn’t think much of it. But in a moment that changed everything, we learned that not only was I a carrier…my husband was too. Suddenly, we were facing a 1 in 4 chance that our child would be born with cystic fibrosis.

At our next appointment, we were introduced to a reality we never imagined,, one filled with words like “mutation,” “lung function,” and a life expectancy that felt impossibly short. Our daughter, Faith, was diagnosed at just two weeks old after a short NICU stay. In those early days, the fear was overwhelming, but so was the determination. We knew we would do anything to give her the fullest life possible.

That’s when we found the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation...and everything changed.

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, causing thick mucus buildup that makes breathing difficult and leads to serious infections. It’s complex, relentless, and lifelong. But thanks to the Foundation’s groundbreaking research, care centers, and drug development, the story of CF is changing and we are living proof of that.

When Faith was just five weeks old, we showed up to our first Great Strides walk with a tiny team and a lot of hope. Over the years, that small beginning grew into something much bigger...Team FaithFull. What started as a few family members has grown into a community of supporters, friends, and fighters who believe in the same mission: a cure.

Today, Faith is thriving in ways we once didn’t know were possible. She’s in school, working, traveling, chasing her dreams, and living a full, beautiful life. She has never been hospitalized since birth, a blessing we don’t take lightly. And so much of that is because of the advancements made possible by the Foundation and people like you.

But the fight isn’t over.

While treatments have improved dramatically, they are not a cure. Not everyone can benefit from current therapies, and challenges still exist. We’ve seen the hard side of CF too...the losses, the uncertainty, the moments that remind us why this mission matters so deeply.

That’s why we walk.
That’s why we raise funds.
That’s why Team FaithFull exists.

Every dollar raised helps fund research, improve treatments, and bring us closer to a cure. It supports families like ours and thousands of others navigating life with CF.

If our story moves you, we invite you to be part of it.

Join our team. Donate if you’re able. Share our mission. Walk beside us.

Because hope isn’t just something we hold onto, it’s something we build together.

With gratitude,
Team FaithFull