My Breathe Team Story
Anna Murphy
Anna Murphy
My mother's sister, Anne Patricia Moriarty, passed away from cystic fibrosis in 1974 at the age of 15. She was treated at Boston Children’s Hospital, but local doctors weren’t able to diagnose her with CF until she was 11. Before that, they struggled to determine what was wrong with her. Fortunately, of my Nana’s five children Anne was the only one diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
Since Anne's passing, our family has been committed to supporting cystic fibrosis research. We've participated in various fundraising efforts, including golf tournaments, to contribute to the cause. It's been amazing to see the progress in CF treatment over the years, and our family is incredibly grateful for the advancements in medicine.
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.
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