My Breathe Team Story
Nicole Pontzer
Fundraising for 2025 AJC Peachtree Road Race
Nicole Pontzer
I'm excited to be running on Breathe Team this year in the Atlanta Peachtree Road Race. Our team will be running to represent and fundraise for the CF Foundation, which is an organization close to my heart. I'm running on behalf of Phoenix, his cousin, Emma, and everyone living with this disease.
Phoenix is 14 now and is generally very healthy for someone with CF. This would not be the case if not for all of the research funded through the CF Foundation which has resulted in tremendous progress in medications that help to treat the underlying causes of CF. They are also always on the frontlines of advocating for access to these lifesaving treatments because they know that research only goes so far if the treatments are not accessible. They lobby healthcare providers and congress to protect this vital access. There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m running 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.
Thank you so very much. XO, Nicole Pontzer
Phoenix is 14 now and is generally very healthy for someone with CF. This would not be the case if not for all of the research funded through the CF Foundation which has resulted in tremendous progress in medications that help to treat the underlying causes of CF. They are also always on the frontlines of advocating for access to these lifesaving treatments because they know that research only goes so far if the treatments are not accessible. They lobby healthcare providers and congress to protect this vital access. There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m running 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.
Thank you so very much. XO, Nicole Pontzer
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