Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Michigan Chapter

Today is the final day of the month long pin up campaign hosted by Valvoline Instant Oil Change's Michigan and DTU Markets. We are cheering them across the finish line as a community! Thank you to everyone for supporting their efforts and remember, there's still time to stop by and say thank you!

We are down to the final four days in our Valvoline Instant Oil Change May Pin Up Campaign! Thank you to VIOC's DTU and Michigan Markets for raising critical funds this month in support of a cure for cystic fibrosis. 💜💜💜

📢Please if you have a VIOC in your area, please stop by and say THANK YOU! Check out the pictures from some of the pop in's from local community members. Store address in the comments⬇️.

As we wrap up Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, we are grateful for everyone who raised awareness and supported the CF community. Together, we will keep pushing forward until we find a cure for all people with cystic fibrosis. Get involved in an upcoming event or make a donation to help make it possible. https://give.cff.org/michigan/donate?rbref=homepage

Our very own Megan MacKethan is featured on the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation page. Thank you for sharing your story Meg, we are so proud of you.

What happens when the daily demands of cystic fibrosis meet the challenges of ADHD? On the CF Community Blog, Megan MacKethan shares what that reality looks like in her life — the invisible mental load, the constant juggling, and what she wants others to understand.

"What I’ve learned through therapy and coaching is that shame is very common with ADHD, and it creates a vicious cycle. You fall behind, you feel ashamed, you avoid doing the thing because it feels bad, and then the bad feeling builds. And when the thing you are avoiding is your health, it feels even worse. Shame is a complex and deep emotion — while guilt is feeling bad about something you did, shame is feeling like there’s something wrong with who you are.

For me, it was never just about procrastinating starting a treatment. It was the feeling that I was failing at something I was supposed to be good at. Something that really mattered to me and all of my loved ones – my health. That is a heavy weight to carry, and it’s something I’m working hard to unravel. I’m not lazy — I have ADHD!"

A big shoutout to our 65 Roses Champions!
These wonderful people reached Champion status by fundraising at least $1,000 for their Great Strides walk. Thank you so much for your impact, Champions!

Our walkers, team leaders, volunteers, and so many more make Great Strides more than just an event — it’s a movement. Alongside our Great Strides sponsors: Vertex, AbbVie, and Nestle Health Science, we can help end cystic fibrosis.

We are so thankful to Munn Wealth, long-time sponsor of Toledo Great Strides! Munn Wealth is an incredible company that is dedicated to our mission of curing cystic fibrosis, and we are so grateful to work with them.

We have some incredible companies to thank for their dedication to our mission. Thank you to LaFontaine Chevrolet Buick GMC St. Clair and LaFontaine Collision Center | St. Clair for Sponsoring our Detroit Zoo Great Strides event on May 3rd. They were a brand new sponsor this year and we are so honored to work with them.

Our local team is so full of gratitude this Great Strides season. We want to extend a huge thank you to all of the team members at Valvoline Instant Oil Change who showed up and helped us at our six Great Strides walks in Michigan and NW Ohio this year. Every single one of our walks had support from VIOC and our staff is beyond grateful to each and every VIOC team member. From unloading trucks, setting up tents, working registration, to clean up crew, we could not have done this season without you all. THANK YOU. 💜

Cystic fibrosis is more than a lung disease. It is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 31, Kristen Chidsey never fit the traditional picture of CF. What carried her through was individualized care and the unwavering support of the CF community.

“For years, I carried a collection of unexplained health issues that never quite added up. I didn’t cough, I didn’t wheeze, and nothing about me fit the traditional picture of cystic fibrosis.”

Read Kristen's Story:

The Diagnosis I Never Expected I had an unexpected cystic fibrosis diagnosis at 31 and later learned that both of my children had CFTR-related disorder. What carried us through was individualized care and the unwavering support of the CF community.