- April 19, 2024
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Heather, Carli and Sara Kasten and Lora Miller with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
David and Barbara Smith of The Moorings
Brad and Bev Hahn of University Park and Vanessa and Don Baugh of Lakewood Ranch
Janet Huelster of Longwood Run and Judy Engle of Lakewood Ranch
Maggie Bechtold and Donna Forsyth both of the Moorings
Chris Kasten and Charisse May, volunteers for the event
Lorrette Cavanagh and Pattie Stupakevich of The Meadows and Keely Yellon of Lakewood Ranch
Allison Schillinger of Lakewood Ranch, Patty Matthews of Palm Aire and Louise Dickinson of University Park
Carli and Heather Kasten speak together about living with cystic fibrosis.
Peggy Caywood of The Moorings gets her raffle prize from Sara Kasten.
Penny Mathews and Ellie Stoddard of Lakewood Ranch
Carli Kasten, a Nolan Middle School student, said explained what cystic fibrosis was to about 90 luncheon attendees.
Community members and families with cystic fibrosis spoke Thursday about the fight to find a cure.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation luncheon was held at the University Park Country Club, with 90 people attending the event. The funds from the tickets, raffles and silent auction baskets were donated to the Team Kasten for the Great Strides Walk, which is being held at Siesta Key Beach Saturday, May 14. The event was hosted by Sara and Heather Kasten. Heather Kasten’s daughter, Carli, has CF.
“It’s really important to get the word out and get people involved in fighting this terrible disease,” said Vanessa Baugh, who spoke at the meeting. Her grandson also has CF. “It’s our job, our duty, to make sure we do what we can to help.”
