After turning 60, I decided to mark the milestone by creating a “living list,” 60 things I could do to raise awareness and money for cystic fibrosis care.
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I started “striding” in 2011 and have made it a goal to participate every year. Here are the top five reasons why I stride and think others should too:
Paul participates in Great Strides, advocates on the Hill and has even launched a CF fundraiser. Oh, and he's only 18.
When he isn't with his family or at work, Jeff Burnett can be found leading a team of 30 cyclists and training for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's CF Cycle for Life event.
A reality show inspired this family to create an ingenious fundraising and awareness event for cystic fibrosis.
More than 800 guests gathered to celebrate the therapeutic benefits that surfing brings to people with CF at the 8th annual Pipeline to a Cure gala.
Positivity and the opportunity to be around for the “long haul” are what motivate Dana Curry to do her daily treatments. Hear Dana's top tips for staying on top of her CF treatment plan.
While I would have never asked for cystic fibrosis to enter my life, there is not a single day that goes by that I do not thank my lucky stars that I have the Foundation on my side.
When I was diagnosed with CF at 22, I was relieved. I could start treating the disease we'd been trying to identify for years. But after the initial excitement, I started facing issues of denial, anger and confusion…so I ran.
For most of my 30 years, my life has been on the same path as my peers'. But suddenly, things feel different.