10/22/2026
Today, at 32, Stephen Picard, adult living with cystic fibrosis, continues to show what it means to keep moving forward.
From playing Division II hockey to completing four World Marathon Majors, Stephen has never let cystic fibrosis define what’s possible. Since starting Trikafta in 2020, his lung function has increased from 88% to 100%, helping him pursue new goals, build a career he loves and give back to the CF community.
Stephen’s journey is a powerful reminder of how far we’ve come and why we can’t stop now. Together, we’ll keep going until every person with CF can live a long, healthy life.
But every experience with CF is different. People still struggle with this disease, and lives are lost every year. You can help rewrite this future.
When you donate today to the Connecticut 2026 Annual Fund, your gift will be doubled, dollar-for-dollar, up to $10,000. That means your donation can help fuel twice the progress! Double your donation to support our mission now: https://give.cff.org/connecticut/Donate?rbref=26CTMsocial01&donate=250.