I am honored to be recognized as a 2026 Richmond’s Finest Honoree. While the recognition is great, what I’m most excited about is the actual work: raising money to help find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

I’ve always been a builder and a problem-solver. Whether it’s at work—where I was recently recognized as a 'Champion of the Quarter'—or at home reassembling my childhood Lego collection and building a retaining wall in my backyard, I’m at my best when I’m figuring out how to get a job done right.

I see the mission to cure CF as the ultimate 'builder' project. CF is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system, making every breath a challenge for thousands of people. We have the pieces, and the research is moving fast, but the job isn’t finished yet.

My goal is to raise at least $4,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, but I’d love to blow past that and see just how much of an impact we can make together. To show how much I believe in this mission, I have kicked things off with a $250 donation of my own.

I’m asking for your help to reach the finish line. Every dollar goes toward life-saving research and care that adds decades of life for those living with CF.

Pro-Tip: Many employers will match your donation dollar-for-dollar. Please check if your company has a matching gift program—it’s the easiest way to double your impact for a cure!

Please consider donating to help me move the needle—until it's done.

About Cystic Fibrosis and the CF Foundation:

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!