My CF Cycle for Life Story
Danny John
Fundraising for Chicago Cycle for Life 2026
Danny John
Hello again! First off, this year is my TENTH CF Cycle for Life! (Non-consecutive after missing last year while on a much needed vacation with my incredible wife, Nikki.)
Meanwhile, I've remained well, thanks in very large part to the cutting edge research made possible by CFF events like this one.
Recently, I made the bittersweet decision to leave my position as the Lead Pediatric Dietitian at Loyola Hospital, where I had been diagnosed and treated for CF as a baby (by none other than Dr. Lewis Gibson who developed the chloride skin sweat test, the long-standing gold standard for diagnosing cystic fibrosis). I was lucky to work with so many amazing people during my time there!
The next steps of my journey take me to Lurie Children's Hospital, where I will be joining their #1 ranked Cardiac Care Unit. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, for the health that allows me to contribute to such a remarkable team, and for the wider community that has pushed me to realize a potential I never would have imagined on my own.
So, as I have asked nine times before, please consider donating if you are able, and, if not, I wish you all the best anyway!
- Danny
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There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m cycling 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.
Meanwhile, I've remained well, thanks in very large part to the cutting edge research made possible by CFF events like this one.
Recently, I made the bittersweet decision to leave my position as the Lead Pediatric Dietitian at Loyola Hospital, where I had been diagnosed and treated for CF as a baby (by none other than Dr. Lewis Gibson who developed the chloride skin sweat test, the long-standing gold standard for diagnosing cystic fibrosis). I was lucky to work with so many amazing people during my time there!
The next steps of my journey take me to Lurie Children's Hospital, where I will be joining their #1 ranked Cardiac Care Unit. I am deeply grateful for this opportunity, for the health that allows me to contribute to such a remarkable team, and for the wider community that has pushed me to realize a potential I never would have imagined on my own.
So, as I have asked nine times before, please consider donating if you are able, and, if not, I wish you all the best anyway!
- Danny
__________________
There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. I’m cycling 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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