Melissa Chase
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm climbing to help change that reality.
I'm climbing to honor and support my dear friend Maggie and her family. Maggie is thriving because of research and treatments developed over the past 10 years. The medication Trikafta has been life changing for Maggie and so many others, and she is able to live a vibrant life while taking this medication and living a healthy lifestyle. Not all stories of those with CF are as positive as this. Not all CF patients respond to this or other therapies. Also, not all have insurance to ease the burden of a lifelong, $350,000 a year drug!! More research is needed and more funds are needed to help those with financial limitations. (CF Foundation also assists with this). I am climbing to help with these goals and ultimately find a cure for 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.
I'm climbing to honor and support my dear friend Maggie and her family. Maggie is thriving because of research and treatments developed over the past 10 years. The medication Trikafta has been life changing for Maggie and so many others, and she is able to live a vibrant life while taking this medication and living a healthy lifestyle. Not all stories of those with CF are as positive as this. Not all CF patients respond to this or other therapies. Also, not all have insurance to ease the burden of a lifelong, $350,000 a year drug!! More research is needed and more funds are needed to help those with financial limitations. (CF Foundation also assists with this). I am climbing to help with these goals and ultimately find a cure for 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.
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