Rebecca Bates
Hello, thank you for taking the time to visit this page and learn a little more about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and why it is so important to me. As many of you know, Cystic Fibrosis has hit very close to home for me, and many of you.
Cystic fibrosis has found its way into my life at many turns. As early as elementary school, I remember learning about the disease when I had a play date with my friend Sabrina and had to watch her swallow a handful of pills at an age that I hadn't even learned to take one. Throughout my childhood, my family and I attended events to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It started with annual Sabrina's Shootouts (planned and hosted by her own family), then Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis walks (when I learned of even more children in our own community with the disease), and most recently the Ski for the Cure. I learned not long after we started dating, that Dennis's two cousins, John and Paulie Glynn, also were battling Cystic Fibrosis.
As most children with CF, John and Paulie endured endless trips and admissions to the hospital in their childhood, but ultimately thanks to the research and dedication of the CFF been able to receive lifesaving treatment. Both of them are healthy and active enough to be able to participate in the Ski for the Cure themselves, because of the hard work they and so many have put into fighting this disease. My friend Sabrina, who loved the color pink, art class, Scotty McCreery, and flying pigs, was not as lucky. She battled hard for 19 years before passing away in April of 2015. She was the strongest, bravest, and happiest girl I have ever met.
Cystic fibrosis has found its way into my life at many turns. As early as elementary school, I remember learning about the disease when I had a play date with my friend Sabrina and had to watch her swallow a handful of pills at an age that I hadn't even learned to take one. Throughout my childhood, my family and I attended events to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. It started with annual Sabrina's Shootouts (planned and hosted by her own family), then Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis walks (when I learned of even more children in our own community with the disease), and most recently the Ski for the Cure. I learned not long after we started dating, that Dennis's two cousins, John and Paulie Glynn, also were battling Cystic Fibrosis.
As most children with CF, John and Paulie endured endless trips and admissions to the hospital in their childhood, but ultimately thanks to the research and dedication of the CFF been able to receive lifesaving treatment. Both of them are healthy and active enough to be able to participate in the Ski for the Cure themselves, because of the hard work they and so many have put into fighting this disease. My friend Sabrina, who loved the color pink, art class, Scotty McCreery, and flying pigs, was not as lucky. She battled hard for 19 years before passing away in April of 2015. She was the strongest, bravest, and happiest girl I have ever met.
Huge strides have been made by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in the time that has past since then, but the fight doesn't stop until CF finally stands for Cure Found.
Thank you so much for reading, please consider donating if able, or spread the word to others so you can be a part of making a difference <3
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