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Help Denise raise money

For participating in 2025 DICK'S Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon Weekend

I Run to Cure CF!

My favorite part of the Pittsburgh marathon is participating in the run for a reason charity program. This adds a greater purpose to my training and helps to raise awareness about the multiple charities supported here in Pittsburgh.  

The charity that is close to my heart is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and I will be joining the Breathe Team again this year.

My first job as a nurse was caring for patients with CF.  These patients taught me how to fight for what is important in life, to never take anything for granted, and to appreciate those who are close to your heart.   

By joining the Breathe Team, my goals are to help raise awareness and to raise money to help find a cure.

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 Megan Rula - mrula@cff.org

Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
May 08 Anonymous $54.10
May 08 Debbie You crushed it!! $11.50
May 03 Tammy Leatherman Undisclosed amount
May 03 Cherie Sharp 10 tickets for TJ raffle $22.15
May 03 SalonLaMae I’m so proud of you my beautiful friend!!! Good luck you got this !! Jaymie and all the Salon La Mae sisters 143XO💗 $107.35
May 02 Anonymous Three tickets for TJ’s raffle. You are so inspiring! Undisclosed amount
Apr 10 Lisa and Steve Wetzel $107.35
Apr 10 David Dawgiello Good luck Denise! Hope to see you there.😎🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼 Undisclosed amount
Apr 07 MOVE Yoga Fundraiser for CF $225.57
Apr 06 Jennifer Lipp $27.48