Jennifer's children, Ashton and Lola, were born with Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic, life-shortening disease that causes the mucus in their bodies to become thick and sticky. That mucus clogs vital organs including their lungs, liver, pancreas, kidneys, and intestines. This in turn causes lung infections, diabetes, liver disease, and intestinal obstructions to name just a few complications which Ashton and Lola both battle. 
 
Ashton and Lola take between 40-50 pills every DAY and spend an hour hooked up to a vest that shakes the mucus free from their lungs wearing a nebulizer that delivers 4 different medications. They must eat 50% more than a healthy person to maintain their weight. Both Ashton and Lola have had countless surgeries, procedures, and hospital stays. 
 
For more than 10 years, I've seen firsthand how Ashton and Lola handle their disease and how Jennifer works so hard to maintain their health. She is the Board Chair of the San Diego & Hawaii chapter of the CF Foundation, a well-run national organization which works tirelessly to fund research for new treatments and ultimately a cure to end CF.  The progress in therapies has been impressive in the last decade – with both lifespan and quality of life improved - but we remain stubbornly far from a cure.
 
In December, Jennifer and I are participating in the Honolulu 10k to raise money.  I appreciate your consideration in sponsoring me.  Lastly, if you are aware of companies who might be in a position to get involved with our CF fight, please let me know.