Fadela MacDonald
On November 16, 2023, I lost my greatest supporter — my father — to Pulmonary Fibrosis, a progressive and incurable lung disease that slowly takes away the ability to breathe.
Grieving his loss has been incredibly difficult, but running was my way of healing. My dad always encouraged me to run a marathon. He believed in me, even when I didn’t believe in myself.
One year later, on November 16, 2024, I honored his memory by running my very first marathon — for him. Every race since has been a tribute to his strength, his love, and his unshakable belief in me.
Today, I proudly run as part of Breathe Team, raising awareness and funds for Cystic Fibrosis. While it’s a different disease than what took my father, both are life-limiting conditions that rob people of their breath and their futures. That connection is deeply personal to me.
I run to remember.
I run to raise awareness.
I run so that one day, no one will lose a loved one to these devastating lung diseases.
If you can, please support my journey. Every step I take is for my dad, and for everyone still fighting to breathe.
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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