There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis, and too many people with CF die young. I’m running to help change that reality.

Running has been a constant in my life. No matter what challenges I’ve faced, it has always been there – grounding me, pushing me forward, and reminding me how grateful I am to be able to breathe deeply and move freely. Running is a gift, one that I will never take for granted. That’s why I’m running the Marine Corps Marathon – for people 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.

Every person born with cystic fibrosis is on a unique journey, and while progress has been made, there is still a long road ahead for far too many people fighting this terrible disease. We need a cure so that everyone with CF has the chance to live a long, healthy life.

This cause is deeply personal to me – not just as a runner, but as someone who works for the organization leading the fight against CF. 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 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. Together, we can make a difference.