My Breathe Team Story
Tara Aune
Tara Aune
Growing up I participated in many walks & clinical trials for the cystic fibrosis foundation. In 2019 I started trikafta, a life changing treatment for people with cystic fibrosis. My health drastically improved & I was able to complete my first half marathon during the pandemic in 2020. Running quickly changed my life & the freeing feeling of finally being able to breathe a little easier, feel less sick, & participate in life just like my non cf peers felt amazing. This year I am so excited I will be running with the breathe team to raise money for cystic fibrosis. I’m hopeful one day instead of receiving a life changing medication, it will be a life changing cure.
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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