NOW IS THE TIME

Great Strides

Help us find a cure for CF

Please review the attendance and pet policies for CF Foundation events.

NOW IS THE TIME

Great Strides

Help us find a cure for CF

Walk to Cure Cystic Fibrosis

Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event, which supports our mission to cure cystic fibrosis, a progressive genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. While progress has been made, we still lose precious lives to CF every day. 


You can help end cystic fibrosis by joining us at a Great Strides Walk near you. Every year thousands of people unite at nearly 300 walks across the country to support our goal of ending this disease.


During this fun-filled day, friends, families, colleagues, and others come together to drive progress forward. CF families feel renewed hope as their community rallies around them. Some even refer to it as "the best day of the year" - a memorable moment to connect while making a meaningful impact.


Your participation is crucial in helping us reach our dream of a CF cure. To achieve this goal, more research is essential, requiring a very substantial investment. Even after a cure is found, customized care will be needed for generations to treat long-lasting health problems, making continued donor support vital. Fundraising is critical to advance our mission, and now is the time to act. Help us find a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Step Up Your Fundraising

Become a 65 Roses Champion

by raising $1,000 or more

Create a National Team

Join up with friends, family, and colleagues across the country and locally to participate in multiple events, make sub-teams, and get fundraising support to grow your impact.

2024 National Ambassadors

Meet your 2024 National Ambassadors, Steph Hanson and Marco Rosales!

SOUTH TEXAS

Steph Hanson

Steph was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 3 years old. As an adult with two nonsense CF mutations, she’s passionate about bringing awareness to those who do not qualify for CFTR modulators. When she’s not engaging in advocacy work, Steph enjoys spending her time reading fantasy novels, gaming, being outdoors with her miniature schnauzers, and searching for the best tacos in South Texas.

WASHINGTON

Marco Rosales

Marco lives in Bellingham, Washington with this wife of nine years, Sarah, and his beloved Labrador retrievers, Cedar and Nova. His interests include sports, fitness, nutrition, hiking, and exploring the outdoors with family and friends. Marco raised over $30,000 for CF in the last four years through fundraisers including running 100 miles in one month and running for 65 days straight.

Thank you to our National Sponsors!

National Peer to Peer Sponsors

National Great Strides Sponsor

Outstanding Corporate Supporter

AbbVie has been a proud supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for over 30 years.

Vertex is a longstanding supporter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and proud National Peer to Peer Event Sponsor.

Nestle Health Science is proud to be a National Great Strides Sponsor.

Proud supporters of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Title Sponsors of American Airlines Celebrity Ski, with more than $45M raised over the last 40 years.

Attendance Policy

The CF Foundation is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and healthy experience for individuals attending Foundation Events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation’s Attendance Policy and accompanying guidelines, which include guidance for event attendee’s living with cystic fibrosis.