I’m incredibly honored to be recognized by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation this year as one of the outstanding professionals in our community—especially as a first-time honoree. In accepting this distinction, I’ve committed to raising funds to support the Foundation’s mission of curing cystic fibrosis (CF) and helping every person with CF live a long, fulfilling life.
 

A little about me—I'm a recent graduate from the University of Arkansas (Class of May 2026), where I studied supply chain, and I currently work as a CPFR Analyst at Henkel. Giving back has always been an important part of my life. I’ve had the opportunity to participate in multiple fundraising efforts to travel on two mission trips to Central America, where we delivered water filters and the Gospel of Jesus Christ to communities without access to clean water. Experiences like those has made humanitarian work one of my bigger passions, which is why I was eager to step in to support this cause.
 

Nearly 40,000 people in the United States are living with cystic fibrosis—a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Just 60 years ago, many children diagnosed with CF did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, thanks to groundbreaking research funded by the CF Foundation, the median survival age has risen to over 50. The Foundation has helped develop more than a dozen life-changing treatments, giving people with CF precious time and opportunity.
 

However, we’re not done yet. Many people with CF still do not benefit from existing therapies. That’s why the Foundation continues to push forward with one clear vision: a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis—leaving no one behind.
 

If you’re able, I would truly appreciate your support in helping me reach my fundraising goal. Your donation is more than just a gift—it’s a chance to be part of something bigger, something that could one day end this disease.
 

To learn more about cystic fibrosis and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a real difference.
 

Thank you so much for your support—it means a lot.