We Run to Cure CF!
We are researchers from the University of Pittsburgh who study viruses that infect and kill bacteria, which are called phages. These phages can be used as alternatives to antibiotics for infections that are common among people with cystic fibrosis. We work everyday to understand how phages infect and kill bacteria to hopefully expand the use of phages as therapy to more people with cystic fibrosis!
Description
Cystic fibrosis is a rare, genetic disease found in about 30,000 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
Donate to support my efforts to finding a cure for ALL of those living with cystic fibrosis!
Click on one of our team members below to make a donation.
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Katie Wetzel
Raised: $883.43
Team captain
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Michael Lauer
Raised: $279.13
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Lawrence Abad
Raised: $161.45
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Ari Kaganovsky
Raised: $81.58
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Tom Reidy
Raised: $67.31
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 02 | Megan & Chad | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 31 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 17 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Mar 13 | Pitt Research Dept | $27.48 |
