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Why Megan & Nik 🫶 Surf for CF

Megan Howard

Fundraising for Surf for CF 2026

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Megan Howard

We're Surfing for CF! 🌊🤙💙

Every September, we make our way to the beach to support our buddy, Bowie — and everyone living with cystic fibrosis.

Bowie was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) as a newborn, right around the same time Megan’s family members received their own very delayed diagnoses as young adults.

CF is a progressive, genetic disease that affects approximately 40,000 people in the United States. It can damage the lungs, pancreas and other vital organs, making it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections. CF often leads to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.

Here’s the amazing silver lining: the funds raised by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation led directly to breakthrough research and therapeutics that completely changed what Bowie’s future can look like.

We’ve seen the impact firsthand! Today, Bowie is thriving. At just 11 years old, he is a nationally competitive diver, a huge Harry Potter fan who devours the books as fast as he can, and part of an awesome crew of friends who are living SoCal life to its fullest.

Despite tremendous progress, there’s still no cure, and not everyone with CF can benefit from the treatments available today. Bowie’s parents — our good friends and tireless advocates for the CF community — are committed to making sure every child diagnosed with CF has the opportunity to grow up, dream big, and live a long, healthy life.

So we’re joining Surf for CF on September 20 at Seaside Reef in Encinitas to support Bowie, his family, and the entire CF community.

We hope you’ll consider joining our team and making a donation. Or, if you’re local, please just come out to the beach and help us cheer on our good mates!

Every dollar raised supports the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and brings us one step closer to the ultimate goal: a cure for everyone with CF.

Proud to be part of Bowie’s Brigade, this year and always! 

Megan & Nik 💙

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raised of $350 goal
 

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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.