Dear Friend,

Because of your support, people with cystic fibrosis like Maria Jimenez, 33, are living longer today than ever before. Today, Maria shares just how far we’ve come in a letter to her 10-year-old self.

Maria,

The road to your diagnosis with CF will not follow a straight line, but one salty kiss on the forehead — combined with the tenacity of your family — will change everything.

Growing up with CF comes with challenges. Your mom and dad will try and conceal their fears, but you pick up on it, anyway. You’ll find yourself trying to find balance between school and social activities, while staying on top of your health. It will sometimes feel impossible.

If only you knew what’s ahead! Thanks to your hard work and the support of an amazing community, you’ll push beyond undergrad to get your master’s in speech-language pathology.

It’s inconceivable to think about marriage or starting your own family right now. But in 2022, thanks to improvements in your health — you’ll dare to dream.

Maria faced challenges, but she isn't letting CF stand in her way. Our goal is to ensure every person with CF will have the chance to live a long, healthy life so they can achieve their dreams.

Friend, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Help us get one step closer to making CF stand for Cure Found and make your year-end gift today.

MAKE A YEAR-END GIFT TODAY

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