Running to find a CURE for Cystic Fibrosis
Amanda Meisel
Fundraising for 2026 Bank of America Chicago Marathon
Amanda Meisel
Why am I running? I am running the Chicago Marathon in honor of Al Jones who passed away just shy of his 50th birthday. Al was a very close family friend, our dog Pepper’s first owner and the funniest person I have ever met. Al made the simplest of activities unforgettable and always had me laughing even when he was just teaching me how to separate egg whites or driving my siblings and I around in a golf cart. My hope is to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis through this race and fundraising efforts, ultimately leading to the discovery of a cure.
Why donate? There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. 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.
What is CF? 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.
Why donate? There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis and too many people with CF die young. 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.
What is CF? 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.
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