Madison Doyle
When my daughter, Murphy, was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at birth, our world changed. We learned quickly that for Murphy; breathing isn't always easy—it's something she has to fight for every single day. A year or so after Murphy’s diagnosis, I received another life changing call. My cousin Myles and his wife Meaghan’s first born, Maizy, had been diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis. I now run for both of our fighters.
This June, I am taking that fight to the pavement. I’m honored to be running my first Marathon at the 50th Anniversary of Grandma’s Marathon as a member of the CFF Breathe Team.
As a runner, I often think about my breath—how it feels at mile 1, and how I will chase it at mile 20. I am running these 26.2 miles because I want a future where "CF" stands for "Cure Found" & "Cured Forever" and where Murphy never has to fight for a single breath.
Your donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation goes directly toward life-changing research and medications that are helping Murphy, Maizy, and so many others live longer, healthier lives. Please consider supporting my run.
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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