I Run to Cure CF!
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a progressive, genetic disease which causes recurrent and persistent lung infections, and eventually limits the ability to breathe over time by causing irreversible fibrosis in the lungs. Patients with CF also have issues with absorbing nutrients and reproduction, therefore lowering patients' quality of life.
As a pharmacist, I have had the unfortunate, yet fortunate, opportunity to meet several patients with CF. I have also been able to recommend cutting edge medications to these patients in order to improve their health and watch it work what they deemed "Miracles".
"The CF Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and nearly every CF-specific drug available today was made possible with our financial support. "Without the help of the CF Foundation, children, teens and adults would not have the support needed to maintain or even improve their health. Please help me raise money for this wonderful organization while I prepare for the Pittsburgh Half-marathon."
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The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.
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 01 | Anonymous | $22.15 |
| Nov 28 | Samantha Bailey | $54.10 |
