My team
I Run to Cure CF!
Hi everyone! I'll be joining Chris's FIghters again this year for the Marathon Relay. For those unfamilar with my story, I ran the Pittsburgh half marathon in 2013 and 2014. I also have Cystic Fibrosis and starting in 2015, my health began to take a pretty drastic turn. Within a year, I went from being able to run fairly well to struggling to climb a flight of stairs. It was pretty clear at that point that I wouldn't be running again anytime soon. My family, led by my cousin Tara, started the Chris's Fighters relay team and continued to raise money for the CF Foundation in my absence.
By 2019 into 2020, CF had really beaten me down both mentally and physically. I was completely dependent on supplemental oxygen and rarely had the energy or ability to do anything I enjoyed. In August of 2020, I was given a second chance after receiving a double lung transplant.
Last year marked the first time that I was able to run after a 10 year hiatus. I'm looking forward to building on the progress that I have made so far and, hopefully, showcasing the life changing impact of organ donation.
Please consider making a donation to the CF Foundation, if able. The Foundation works tirelessly to ensure that all of those with CF have an advocate and they are changing the outlook of this disease in real time.
Thank you!
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 04 | Anonymous | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 30 | Karen and Bill Lewis | $107.35 |
| Apr 30 | Anonymous | $27.48 |
| Apr 28 | K8 | Undisclosed amount |
| Apr 27 | Paige and Chris Gross | $54.10 |
| Apr 27 | Doug Widener | $107.35 |
| Apr 27 | Sywy Family | $54.10 |
| Apr 27 | Kathy Stevens-Hatch | $27.48 |
| Apr 27 | Fran & John Juriga | $54.10 |
| Apr 27 | Abby Chiappelli | $22.15 |
