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Collin & Drew’S Breath Of Hope
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Collin & Drew’s Breath of Hope
Collin is the 2025 CYSTIC FIBROSIS AMBASSADOR! It was a HUGE honor for him to have been chosen for this title, and an equally huge honor to have been chosen as his parents. Collin has ALWAYS been an inspiration to us, but it literally brings tears to my eyes that he can also be an inspiration to other CF families as well.
When Drew was diagnosed, cystic fibrosis took on a whole new meaning for Collin. Not only was he battling the disease himself, but now he felt the heartbreak of having his baby sister, someone who he loves more than life, also going through the unimaginable. Collin told our family that her diagnosis felt eye opening, as well as life changing, for him. He said that, "enduring this disease myself is one thing, but how could it come for her too?" He has been ready to advocate for cystic fibrosis more than ever, and is ready to spread awareness on his own, not just through myself & his dad.
Collin decided that he no longer wanted his team name to be Collin & Drew's Crew, and has chosen to change it to Collin & Drew's Breath of Hope.
I am sharing their link (their team page), and asking that you choose to donate if you feel led to do so. Any donations go directly to the cystic fibrosis foundation in order to help fund a cure and/or better treatments for all CF patients.
Thank you all for your continued support! It has always taken a village. Matt Rutherford
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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