My Great Strides Story
Ariana Metzger
Fundraising for Syracuse Great Strides 2026
Ariana Metzger
Hello! I am so happy you are here :)
This walk means so much to me, it is something I look forward to doing every year!
If you aren't familiar with what Cystic Fibrosis is let me explain to you. Cystic Fibrosis is a complex 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. This can impose a wide range of limits on a person's life impacting activities and social life.
Every person born with Cystic Fibrosis has a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently which makes things so scary.
Let me explain my story, I was born with Cystic Fibrosis and have been living with it now for 26 years. I came from a very well-raised background with my parents being my prime support system with this condition. They have been with me throughout the Lung Center appts, long hospital stays, the sick days, the tune ups in the hospital, the PFT tests every 3 months and the constant lab draws and "study tests" to try and cure Cystic Fibrosis. I am very grateful for them to say the least.
However, there is no cure yet for Cystic Fibrosis. Too many people with CF are dying way too young. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting still with this terrible disease. We need a cure and I am going to continue to fight to find one, so that everyone with Cystic Fibrosis 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. We won't stop until it's done!!
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