On September 28, 2013, my mom, Donna, lost her battle with cystic fibrosis. Donna was the heart of our family - loving, resilient, witty, and deeply faith-driven in all that she did.

In her honor, our family continues the fight she faced with so much strength by walking, raising awareness, and supporting the search for a cure.

Today, more than 30,000 people in the United States are living with cystic fibrosis - moms, dads, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, and friends who face this disease every single day.

Several years ago, my family came together to create Team Donna in her honor. Our goal is simple: to raise awareness and funds to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and help move us closer to a cure.

Because of research funded by the CF Foundation, incredible progress has been made. New breakthrough therapies now treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for many people, and the life expectancy for someone born with CF has doubled over the past 30 years.

But we’re not done yet.

These treatments currently work for only a portion of the CF population, and thousands are still waiting for the therapies that will change their lives. That’s why events like Great Strides and supporters like you matter so much.

Every dollar raised helps fund the research and care that continues to push us closer to a cure.

Today, I’m asking for your help. You can support this mission in two ways:

• Join Team Donna and walk with us
• Make a donation to support cystic fibrosis research

Together, we walk in hopes of adding more tomorrows for those living with cystic fibrosis.

Thank you for supporting Team Donna and helping us keep fighting for a cure.