Seven years ago, Paige was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disease that causes Paige's body to produce too much mucus. This tenacious mucus painfully “clogs” and impairs almost every organ in her body.

Today, statistics say Paul and I will likely outlive Paige. But with your help, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is convinced we can “defy the odds!” The CFF uses $.90 out of every dollar to fund its vital research program. In six short years, this research program has produced new, life-changing therapies that have already given Paige a brighter future.

This year, team WALK FOR PAIGE is heading downtown St Paul on Sunday, May 20th to participate in Great Strides - the CFF's largest fundraising event of the year. Your kids, pets, friends, neighbors and coworkers will enjoy this scenic stroll, so please join our team and help the CFF get one step closer to finding a cure! Our team will meet in front of the Capitol (look for the WALK FOR PAIGE banner) at 12:30 pm, and all walkers will receive a team t-shirt.

If you are unable to walk, please consider making a tax deductible donation to support our team! Donations may be made online, or sent to us at: 10521 Alamo Street NE, Blaine, MN 55449. Make checks payable to CFF.

Thank you for giving us hope, Paul, Jill, Paige and Brooke Christensen