Hi Friends -

I am so blessed to be selected as one of Nashville's 30 under 30! I was shocked when my team at Vanderbilt University turned a brainstorming meeting into a celebration of this recognition. This honor, though, is for more than just me. It is a celebration of my love for this incredible city of Nashville, the support of my colleagues, and the awareness my fellow nominees and I continue to raise about cystic fibrosis. 

Additionally and most importantly, it's about all of you - my friends, family, mentors, and personal board of directors. I cannot thank you enough for your unwavering belief and support of me. I am genuinely grateful for my village.

Over the next three months, I aim to make a meaningful impact by working towards research, advocacy, and support for individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis. I have committed to raising 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 donate to my campaign to help me meet my fundraising goal of $5,000. With your support, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to help end this disease - for good. 

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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!