

My Xtreme Hike Story
Fundraising for North Carolina Spring Xtreme Hike 2026
Matthew Pierce
Thanks for visiting my Xtreme Hike fundraising page.
On May 2, I’ll be hiking 30.1 miles on the Appalachian Trail—from Max Patch to the Rich Mountain Fire Tower—as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s NC Xtreme Hike. This is my second time taking it on, so I know firsthand: it’s a long, tough day on a trail that doesn’t do flat.
I’m doing this because Sarah asked me to—and because of the work she does every day as a social worker supporting people with cystic fibrosis. Through her, I’ve seen how strong and committed this community is, and how important events like this are for funding research, care, and new treatments.
This year’s hike also begins near Hot Springs, a community impacted by Hurricane Helene, which makes it feel even more meaningful to be out there.
If you’re able, I’d appreciate your support. Every donation helps move the cystic fibrosis community closer to a cure.
Thank you—truly—for being part of this.







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