Great Strides

Today was our Great Strides walk. I was so excited for the walk this year. I have been participating in the walk long before it was called Great Strides. My friends and family have been walking along with me, particularly these last few years. Last year, my husband as team captain stepped up the fundraising side of things. This year we continued to build on that. I'm SO proud to say that...

Team Smith raised over $23,000 for CF!!!
Team Smith was the #1 team in our city!!!
Of the top walkers, my sister & brother in law were #2 in our city!!!
Team Smith was the #10 top team in Canada!!!
38 people walked for me!!!
Team Smith had over 200 sponsors!!!

Despite the cold weather (yes, it was snowing early this morning) we had a wonderful turnout. Everyone went above and beyond to raise money and awareness for CF. I am moved to tears when I think about how many people care about me and are trying to help raise money to find a cure for CF. I don't know what I did to deserve so many wonderful people in my life. It makes me feel happy and loved! The walk always feels like my birthday- a special day just for me! I couldn't ask for more- all of my favorite people together in one place!

It's also special that we actually know some brilliant CF researchers who are making a difference in CF... and have personally helped me with their research. It is so exciting to hear what's happening firsthand and to see the "great strides" they have made, particularly in the microbiology area. It is fascinating!!!

Looking forward to the day when CF stands for Cure Found!