My team
I Run to Cure CF!
I research viruses that infect bacteria, called phages. These phages can be used as alternative treatment for antibiotic resistant infections, such as those caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). NTM infections are common among people with cystic fibrosis (CF). I am trying to understand why some phages can infect and kill some strains of NTM, but not others. I hope my research will help phage therapy reach more people with CF!
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 24 | The Henriksens | $80.73 |
| May 06 | Tom | $31.17 |
| May 05 | Meme | $54.10 |
| May 02 | The Wetzel family | $200.00 |
| Apr 30 | Kristin | $54.10 |
| Apr 29 | Sue & Gary Fitzpatrick | $267.10 |
| Apr 26 | Dave Sheehan | $88.88 |
| Apr 26 | Peggy & Bruce | $107.35 |
