"Our son Tucker, who’s now 10, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis through newborn screening. At the time, we were completely devastated and shocked — we didn’t know the slightest bit about the disease and weren’t aware of any family history of CF." - Tory and Jodi Needham

“It can be difficult to fight CF every day relentlessly, but I know that today we are closer to a cure than we have ever been."- Doug Wright, Alexis' dad

Shortly after Logan, left, started taking Kalydeco this June, she told her parents, "Mom and Dad, I feel so good."

“Even though we wish CF wasn’t a part of our lives, it’s brought us so many positive things — and the Great Strides walk is one of those things." - Rebecca Dixon, Violet's mom

“Great Strides is a day of hope, and a day to thank people for supporting us.” Shannon Maguire, CF mom to Claire.

“On the day of the walk, Maci feels the support of her school, her friends, her cheerleading team, and to her it’s just the greatest thing ever.” –Christa Drewry, CF mom to Maci, 9.

"My dream is that others will benefit from our work, that there will be a cure for cystic fibrosis, and that we never lose another soul to this disease.” Roy Ice, leader of Julie’s Dream Team.

“Great Strides really empowers you and gives you a sense of purpose — it lets you be a part of the solution instead of passively sitting back.” Christie Salema, Trevor’s mom.

Walking in Great Strides helps me feel like I have some control over the future. It gives me an outlet to feel like I’m making a positive difference and changing the direction of my kids’ futures.

When our son Brady was born last March, his belly was distended, and we thought he would just need a surgery to untwist his intestines.