I Run to Cure CF!
Last year, I walked the Pittsburgh Half Marathon. This year, I will be "running" the Half Marathon in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. No, I am not a runner! But I will try my best for those who cannot.
Cystic fibrosis is primarily a lung disease caused by a defective gene that makes the body produce thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening infections. This mucus also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year, with more than 70% of patients diagnosed by age two. CF patients are living into their 30’s, 40’s and beyond now with progress. Ten million people in the U.S. – or one in 30 – carry the defective CF gene.
Real progress toward a cure has been made, but the lives of young people with CF are still cut far too short. We need people like you to support our mission and help extend the lives of those with the disease.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28 | Meghan Simmons | $54.10 |
| Jan 28 | Jenn W | $22.15 |
| Jan 28 | Kristen Lage | $54.10 |
| Jan 28 | Karen DeFruscio | $54.10 |
| Jan 28 | Barbara Bujak | $27.48 |
| Jan 28 | Laure Carey | $54.10 |
| Jan 28 | Tara | $54.10 |
| Jan 27 | Jim | $27.48 |
| Jan 27 | Tammy Maury | $54.10 |
| Jan 27 | Wayne | $27.48 |
