Grayton's Guardians Xtreme Hike at Glacier

Join Grayton's Guardians in making CF stand for Cure Found! 

My name is Melissa, and I’m the incredibly proud mom of Grayton, our 9-year-old boy who lives with Cystic Fibrosis. On July 26, I’ll be hiking with some of the most amazing women I know—Grayton’s Guardians—in Glacier National Park as part of the Xtreme Hike to raise awareness and critical funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Grayton is full of energy and joy—he loves flag football, baseball, and soccer—and is doing incredibly well thanks to the unbelievable advances in science, including the life-changing medication Trikafta. It’s because of breakthroughs like this that my son can run, play, and thrive. But we’re not done yet.

Cystic fibrosis is a progressive genetic disease that still claims far too many lives. While we’ve seen amazing progress, there is no cure, and continued investment in research is essential. Even with new treatments, individuals with CF will need lifelong, personalized care—which is why fundraising is so critical. I’m beyond grateful for this sisterhood of hikers who show up—not just for this hike, but for Grayton and our family—and for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, whose tireless work gives families like mine real hope for the future.

Every step we take in Glacier is for a better tomorrow—for Grayton, and for every person living with CF. If you feel moved to support, please consider donating. Together, we can climb toward a cure.

Xtreme Hikers - Glacier: Niki Armstrong, Jennifer Campbell, Kelly Conner, Lynne Derby, Natalie Dean, Jen Evans, Jenna Mattox, Austin Mahler, Natalee Rowe, Amy Rolen, Chaise Schmidt, Julie Stine, Courtney Stone, Brittney Suchanek

Until Its Done,

Melissa & Grayton’s Guardians 💜