My CF Cycle for Life Story
Courtney Schick
Fundraising for Utah CF Cycle for Life 2026
Courtney Schick
My Cycle for Life Story started fourteen years ago in Massachusetts, but my CF story started thirty-nine years ago when I was diagnosed at six weeks old with Cystic Fibrosis. At the time of my diagnosis, the life expectancy was 27 years. This was an improvement from 10 years in the 1970's. Now, a child born with Cystic Fibrosis has a life expectancy of 66 years. This drastic improvement can in large part be attributed to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and all those who support and conduct research on improving the lives of those with CF.
The CF Foundation has taken an active role in funding small labs that are doing relevant research, which led to the breakthrough medications called modulators. I started this family of medications in 2015, and I have felt improvement in my lungs. In addition to pharmaceutical research, the foundation also provides education for patients and families on a plethora of subjects. A recent email from the CF Foundation had a tidbit about what to think about when traveling. This article about travel reminded me of how fortunate I am to have been able to travel to Europe this past February. The photo on my page is from Warren and my time biking near Nice, France.
I am grateful for the ability to travel, to ski and bike, eat dinner with friends and family, explore the mountains and seaside and work. I know I am able to do these activities more fully because of my health and that my health is better because of the medications to which I have access.
As a way of paying it back and forward, I am again participating in a CF fundraising event, Utah Cycle For Life on August 15th in Hennefer, UT. I will be joined by some of my cousins, some of their children, some of my siblings and their children, and of course Warren.
Thank you for you considering making a donation. It will make a difference, maybe even for my future 66 year old self.
With gratitude, as always,
Courtney
The CF Foundation has taken an active role in funding small labs that are doing relevant research, which led to the breakthrough medications called modulators. I started this family of medications in 2015, and I have felt improvement in my lungs. In addition to pharmaceutical research, the foundation also provides education for patients and families on a plethora of subjects. A recent email from the CF Foundation had a tidbit about what to think about when traveling. This article about travel reminded me of how fortunate I am to have been able to travel to Europe this past February. The photo on my page is from Warren and my time biking near Nice, France.
I am grateful for the ability to travel, to ski and bike, eat dinner with friends and family, explore the mountains and seaside and work. I know I am able to do these activities more fully because of my health and that my health is better because of the medications to which I have access.
As a way of paying it back and forward, I am again participating in a CF fundraising event, Utah Cycle For Life on August 15th in Hennefer, UT. I will be joined by some of my cousins, some of their children, some of my siblings and their children, and of course Warren.
Thank you for you considering making a donation. It will make a difference, maybe even for my future 66 year old self.
With gratitude, as always,
Courtney
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