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Jordan Hodgins
Jordan Hodgins
I am being honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) at the Northshore's Finest Dance Party and Silent Auction on Sunday, October 12th, recognizing outstanding professionals in our community while also supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's mission to find a cure for cystic fibrosis and support those living with the disease. 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.
I would be so incredibly grateful for your help to meet my fundraising goal. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending CF. The progress that has been made thus far in extending the lifespan of those with CF is astounding. Please consider joining us and help make medical history. If you were born with CF in the 1960s, the average life expectancy was 15 years old. In 2008, the median lifespan for people with CF was 26 years. In 2022, an Epic Research study determined that the median lifespan increased dramatically to 66 years -- incredible progress for those living with CF! But since this is a median age, it still sadly means that there are many whose lives are cut much shorter due to CF.
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis, but many people don't know exactly what it is and how it affects the body. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. When a person has CF, their body produces a thick mucus that obstructs organs, leading to chronic lung inflammation, airway obstructions and breathing difficulties. These lung issues can eventually lead to respiratory failure. CF also hinders enzyme production in the pancreas, preventing the body from breaking down food properly.
Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. This is devastating to think about as we prepare to send our four-year old, Eloise, back to school this month. While I don't personally know anyone suffering with CF, I have spoken to my boss, Hornbeck's CFO Jim Harp, about the legacy of his friend, Stephen Teagle. Stephen was born in 1966 with CF. He miraculously beat the "odds" and lived to the age of 30, which is still far too young to go. Stephen's legacy lives on, nearly 30 years later, and I am honored to be a small part in continuing that legacy and remembering his life.
Despite not knowing anyone with CF, I do have experience with a loved one who has chronic lung inflammation and lung damage, and I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be to live life with these obstacles. Healthy lung function is crucial, and it means the world to me to be able to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in finding a cure, especially if it can help those suffering with persistent lung issues.
My daughter, Eloise, and I have decided to kick off my fundraising efforts with a Lemonade Stand -- her first ever! She is excited to serve lemonade and treats to our neighbors, friends and family, and I am thrilled to teach Eloise about giving back to support those living with CF.
If you would like to learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, please visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you so much for supporting me and the mission of the CF Foundation!
Jordan
I would be so incredibly grateful for your help to meet my fundraising goal. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending CF. The progress that has been made thus far in extending the lifespan of those with CF is astounding. Please consider joining us and help make medical history. If you were born with CF in the 1960s, the average life expectancy was 15 years old. In 2008, the median lifespan for people with CF was 26 years. In 2022, an Epic Research study determined that the median lifespan increased dramatically to 66 years -- incredible progress for those living with CF! But since this is a median age, it still sadly means that there are many whose lives are cut much shorter due to CF.
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis, but many people don't know exactly what it is and how it affects the body. Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. When a person has CF, their body produces a thick mucus that obstructs organs, leading to chronic lung inflammation, airway obstructions and breathing difficulties. These lung issues can eventually lead to respiratory failure. CF also hinders enzyme production in the pancreas, preventing the body from breaking down food properly.
Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. This is devastating to think about as we prepare to send our four-year old, Eloise, back to school this month. While I don't personally know anyone suffering with CF, I have spoken to my boss, Hornbeck's CFO Jim Harp, about the legacy of his friend, Stephen Teagle. Stephen was born in 1966 with CF. He miraculously beat the "odds" and lived to the age of 30, which is still far too young to go. Stephen's legacy lives on, nearly 30 years later, and I am honored to be a small part in continuing that legacy and remembering his life.
Despite not knowing anyone with CF, I do have experience with a loved one who has chronic lung inflammation and lung damage, and I have seen firsthand how difficult it can be to live life with these obstacles. Healthy lung function is crucial, and it means the world to me to be able to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in finding a cure, especially if it can help those suffering with persistent lung issues.
My daughter, Eloise, and I have decided to kick off my fundraising efforts with a Lemonade Stand -- her first ever! She is excited to serve lemonade and treats to our neighbors, friends and family, and I am thrilled to teach Eloise about giving back to support those living with CF.
If you would like to learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, please visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you so much for supporting me and the mission of the CF Foundation!
Jordan
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