CF has always been a part of my life. One of my closest friends has cystic fibrosis, and growing up alongside her, I never saw her as different from any of my other friends. She was, and still is, one of the strongest and most resilient people I know. Her strength, in many ways, made it easy to see her for who she was as a person, not her condition.
 

As I pursued a career in medicine, I gained a deeper understanding of cystic fibrosis—and I quickly realized that not everyone with CF is as fortunate as my friend. Her remarkable strength isn’t just an innate trait; it’s been nurtured by a robust support system from her family, friends, and community. Unfortunately, not everyone with CF has the same kind of support network. Not everyone has a community that comes together to raise millions of dollars for research, like the Three Day Stampede did for over thirty years.
 

When the pandemic forced the Three Day Stampede to end, I felt the loss not only for my friend but for the entire CF community. But it also sparked something in me: a realization that I could use my passion for running to continue supporting the CF Foundation.
 

In 2022, I had the incredible honor of running the New York City Marathon for the CF Foundation. It was one of the most exhilarating experiences of my life, knowing that each step I took was helping fund critical research and supporting those with CF. This year, I’m thrilled to announce that I will be running again, this time in the 2025 Berlin Marathon, continuing my journey to raise awareness and funds for cystic fibrosis.
 

My fundraising goal is $4,000, and any contribution—no matter how small—would mean the world to me and to the CF community. Thank you for your support in this important cause.