I Run to Cure CF!
My first job as a nurse was on a pulmonary unit and I took care of cystic fibrosis patients for a few years. I had the opportunity to get to know them and their families very well and saw the struggles they encounter on a daily basis. They all have a special place in my heart so for the 2023 Dicks Sporting Goods Pittsburgh marathon I’m running to raise awareness for the CF community and I’m also running in memory for those who lost the difficult battle.
Description
Cystic fibrosis is a rare, genetic disease found in about 40,000 people in the U.S. causing persistent lung infections and limiting the ability to breath over time. Those living with this disease are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, and co-workers --all struggling each day just to breathe and live normal, healthy lives.
While there has been significant progress in treating this disease, there is still no cure and too many lives are cut far too short. By participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon on behalf of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, I run to help add tomorrows to the lives of all people living with cystic fibrosis today. Please make a difference and support me by donating to my fundraising campaign today!
Then please consider joining the team! For more information - reach out to Fallon DeRiggi - fderiggi@cff.org
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 23 | John Warrick | $54.10 |
| Apr 16 | CYCLEBAR North Hills CF Fundraiser | $86.05 |
| Apr 10 | Paulette Clapper | $107.35 |
| Apr 10 | Coach Justin | $54.10 |
| Nov 30 | Rachel Ebner | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 29 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Nov 29 | Anonymous | $54.10 |
| Oct 25 | Anonymous | $11.50 |
