My Breathe Team Story
Jeff Dore
Fundraising for 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race
Jeff Dore
For decades, I've been laid low by respiratory infections; dozens of cases of pneumonia and repeated hospitalizations; some pretty serious bouts. We called it "CSOL" for Crappy Set of Lungs. But recently we were shocked to learn of a new name for it: Cystic Fibrosis. This is a genetic disease that typically hits infants and historically killed them from thick, mucous buildups in their lungs. And here I was, diagnosed at age 72 with a disease I've had all my life! A Google search said Great News! CF Patients now live into their 60s. Holy shit!
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm violating my lifelong commitment to never running; I’m running in this year's Peachtree Road Race as a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help change that reality.
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 cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my fundraising goal, you have the power to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for everyone with CF.
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I'm violating my lifelong commitment to never running; I’m running in this year's Peachtree Road Race as a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to help change that reality.
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 cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey and experiences this challenging disease differently. While progress has been made, a long road lies ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has a better chance to live a long, healthy life.
Will you help us end cystic fibrosis?
By donating to my fundraising goal, you have the power to advance the research and science needed to drive our shared dream forward – a cure for everyone with CF.
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