Thank you for an amazing kick-off day! I'm so thankful for those who were able to donate on Day 1! I'm so impressed. Last night I went to a training to learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and what it's like to live with the disease (not easy at all!!) I'm grateful to help out.
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Julie Kirsch
Julie Kirsch
Hi friends 💙 I’m honored to share that I’ve been selected as part of the 2026 class for Pittsburgh’s 50 Finest Campaign supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. And yes, I'm going to ask you to donate, but a story first. 😉
You might be thinking… “Julie, are you really taking something else on right now?” 😅 Fair question. I asked myself the same thing. I almost said no. I went back and forth on it more than I expected. Do I have the time? Am I the right person for this? Is fundraising even my thing?
Then something happened that made the answer very clear. The exact week I was debating, I was at swim class with my then 3-year-old, sitting next to another mom we’ve seen week after week. Usually, we’re just chasing our boys around and barely get to talk, but this time we actually had a real conversation. I asked her about her family and if they were planning to have more kids. She paused and shared that they weren’t sure because her son has cystic fibrosis.
Instant chills...
She explained that when both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance their child will have cystic fibrosis. Thankfully, her son is doing well, but hearing that firsthand made everything feel very real.
That conversation felt like a sign I couldn’t ignore. So, I said YES!!!
I’m proud to raise money in support of individuals and families impacted by CF and to work toward my goal of $5,000 and beyond.
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!
You might be thinking… “Julie, are you really taking something else on right now?” 😅 Fair question. I asked myself the same thing. I almost said no. I went back and forth on it more than I expected. Do I have the time? Am I the right person for this? Is fundraising even my thing?
Then something happened that made the answer very clear. The exact week I was debating, I was at swim class with my then 3-year-old, sitting next to another mom we’ve seen week after week. Usually, we’re just chasing our boys around and barely get to talk, but this time we actually had a real conversation. I asked her about her family and if they were planning to have more kids. She paused and shared that they weren’t sure because her son has cystic fibrosis.
Instant chills...
She explained that when both parents are carriers, there is a 25% chance their child will have cystic fibrosis. Thankfully, her son is doing well, but hearing that firsthand made everything feel very real.
That conversation felt like a sign I couldn’t ignore. So, I said YES!!!
I’m proud to raise money in support of individuals and families impacted by CF and to work toward my goal of $5,000 and beyond.
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!
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