There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, and too many people with CF die young. This year, I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Breathe Team to help change that reality.

Running has been a constant in my life. It grounds me, reconnects me to who I am, and reminds me never to take the ability to move for granted. I’m running this marathon for those who face the daily struggles of cystic fibrosis, where something as simple as taking a breath can be a challenge.

CF is a genetic, life-shortening disease that devastates the lungs, pancreas, and other vital organs. It makes it difficult to breathe and fight life-threatening infections, often leading to extensive lung damage and respiratory failure. 

Progress has been made, but it's far from enough. Families still face the heartbreak of watching loved ones face complications from cystic fibrosis, and lives are lost to this disease every year. 

This cause is deeply personal to me – not just as a runner, but as someone who works for the CF Foundation. I have seen firsthand the impact that fundraising makes, and I know that every dollar brings us closer to life-changing treatments and, ultimately, a cure.

Will you help 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.