Our team, Miles of Magic in Stephen's Memory, was created to honor my cousin Stephen, who lost his battle with Cystic Fibrosis at just 9 years old.
 

When Stephen was growing up in the 1970's and early 1980's, the quality of life for children with cystic fibrosis was very different than it is today. Treatments were limited, and life expectancy was tragically short. Despite his strength and courage, Stephen passed away on July 16, 1982, leaving behind a family who would never forget him.
 

His memory has remained a constant part of our family. After Stephen's death, my mother and father, Stephen's aunt and uncle, spent years trying to have a child of her own. When I was finally born, they chose to name to me Amanda Stephanie in his honor, ensuring that a part of Stephen's legacy would live on through me.
 

Josh and I are running not only in Stephen's memory, but for every child and family affected by cystic fibrosis. We are grateful for the incredible advances that have been made since Stephen's time, advances that have helped many people with CF live longer and healthier lives. But the fight is not over.
 

As we take on the 2027 Disney Princess 5K, we carry Stephen with us every step of the way. More than four decades after his passing, his story continues to inspire our family to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and help create a future where no family has to experience the loss that ours did.
 

Thank you for supporting our team Miles of Magic in Stephen's Memory. Together, we're honoring Stephen's life, celebrating progress, and helping bring hope to future generations.