Hi everyone! Thanks for taking the time to check out my page. I am so excited to be honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this summer at a special event recognizing professionals in the community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise at least $2,000 to help the Foundation realize its mission of curing cystic fibrosis (CF) and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives.

I would be extremely appreciative of any donation, no matter how small, to help me meet my fundraising goal. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity to be part of ending this disease and helping make medical history. If you are interested in any sponsorship opportunities, or would like to attend the event on Thursday, September 19, please let me know or purchase a ticket through my page.

Before joining this initiative, I did not know much about CF. Here are some of the facts I have learned since getting involved. Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, because of Foundation-supported research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is over 50. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis.

To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!