My wife and I had our first child, Jackson, in January 2023. We learned of Jackson's Cystic Fibrosis diagnosis during a prolonged stay in the NICU (the same NICU my wife practices at as a Neonatologist) and experienced the same range of emotions that all parents have when first receiving this diagnosis - disbelief, grief and fear of the unknown.

The past 18 months, though, have provided us with an incredibly optimistic outlook, because of the close-knit Cystic Fibrosis community and the groundbreaking work the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation leads to improve the lives of all who are impacted by this disease.

So much of the daily care and treatments Jackson receives would not be possible without the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the many partners, financial supporters and advocates who work tirelessly to find a cure.

Your donations and assistance with improving awareness do make a difference. Jackson and tens of thousands around the world with Cystic Fibrosis experience first-hand the benefits of your support.

One day, CF will no longer be shorthand for Cystic Fibrosis, but for Cure Found.

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I am being honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at a special event recognizing outstanding professionals in my community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise money 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.

Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.

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 – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.

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!