This year, I am being honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and 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.

As some of you know, I have a personal connection to the CF community. In 2022, one of my closest friends, Brie, found out at 6 months pregnant that her son was likely going to be affected by CF. Since that day, Brie has been an advocate for Baize and her family to ensure he gets the treatment that he needs to live a healthy life. If you know Baize, you know he is outgoing, always smiling and loves to watch Trash Truck during his chest physical therapy (CPT). It is such an honor to be a part of the CF Foundation and fight for a cure that will directly make a difference to Baize and this community.

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!