Breathe & Believe for Brooke!
Joshua Blake
Fundraising for Walnut Creek Great Strides
Joshua Blake
Our daughter, Brooke, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF) shortly after birth. My wife and I had no idea that we each carried a CF gene, so at first, we were certain the diagnosis was a mistake. We finally came to accept the difficult truth, one that no parent ever wants to accept: that our child has a rare, incurable, significantly life-shortening disease.
CF is a genetic 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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While incredible progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a CURE so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
Each year, our family and close friends join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides event to raise money for CF research. By donating to our 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.
CF is a genetic 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.
Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While incredible progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a CURE so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
Each year, our family and close friends join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Great Strides event to raise money for CF research. By donating to our 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.
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