Finding a cure begins with taking Great Strides.

Together we can end cystic fibrosis.

Together, we can cross the finish line.

Every year, thousands of participants across the United States come together to take part in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Great Strides walk. From clinical trials to drug development, nearly every CF treatment is made possible by the funds raised from events like Great Strides - by people like you.

Great Strides is more than just a fundraising event. It’s an opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together for a day full of music, food, and good people to make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. When we all come together, we have the power to put an end to cystic fibrosis.

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Meet Emily

At just 3 months old, Emily Snellings was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.

Emily is the daughter of our very own Clay Snellings, and granddaughter of our founder, John Snellings. She’s a glass-half-full kind of girl with hopes and dreams of better tomorrows for people living with cystic fibrosis. For kids like Emily, we’re dedicated to finding a cure.

Her Story

Do you have a cystic fibrosis story you would like to share?

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Hope Brings Us Together: Stepping Toward a Cure for CF

In 2011, we launched Insure the Cure: an inclusive fundraising initiative to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s ongoing research into a cure. Now, every year we reach out and invite families, friends, colleagues, and competitors to come together in one common cause. See why it matters so much to SWIA.