My Breathe Team Story
Natoli Barbera
Fundraising for 2026 Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend
Natoli Barbera
This will be my third run with Team Breathe!! This go I am raising and running for not one but THREE races- the 5k, 10k and Half-marking my first weekend doing more than one race. I'm both elated and petrified!
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
Every person born with CF is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. As someone with a lifelong syndrome that affects many aspects of the day-to-day, I understand the struggle all too well. I say each individual with Turner syndrome is like a snowflake as no two people present the same, and CF is no different. Wearing my Team Breathe shirt as I cross the finish line fills me with such pride, strength, and excitement to do something for others that doesn't 'directly' impact me. While there is no cure, I'm honored to help support research and science on the way to one.
CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. CF makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure.
Every person born with CF is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. As someone with a lifelong syndrome that affects many aspects of the day-to-day, I understand the struggle all too well. I say each individual with Turner syndrome is like a snowflake as no two people present the same, and CF is no different. Wearing my Team Breathe shirt as I cross the finish line fills me with such pride, strength, and excitement to do something for others that doesn't 'directly' impact me. While there is no cure, I'm honored to help support research and science on the way to one.
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