A MESSAGE FROM Cassie & Colin's Fundraising Page
The countdown is ON!
Colin & I are thrilled to be running in the 2023 New York City Marathon for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. As many of you know, my brother, Kyle has CF so this foundation holds great importance to us. Each mile will represent one year that Kyle has lived with CF.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. This buildup of mucus in the body can lead to infections and other chronic health complications.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world’s leader in the fight against CF. The Foundation’s robust scientific portfolio reflects its drive to provide effective treatments and, one day, a cure for all with the disease. Innovative therapies are transforming the lives of thousands of people with CF. Thanks to the work of the Foundation and the support of donors like you, the life expectancy of someone born with CF has more than doubled in the last 30 years.
While Kyle (26) has been able to benefit from the therapies the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has developed, there are many who cannot tolerate developed treatments or who have rare mutations for which there is no treatment.
The research and discovery of drugs like Trikafta, which has impacted so many CF patients, underscores how important it is to continue supporting the next generation of treatments. Understanding what was medically possible when Kyle was diagnosed, to today, shows the power of funding medical & pharmaceutical research. Training for the marathon has been physically and mentally challenging, but generating awareness and fundraising for CF gives us a whole different sense of purpose.
People with CF continue to face complications associated with the disease, and many people with CF are still waiting for their breakthrough treatment. Please support our fundraising efforts for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon Fundraising. No donation is too small. Thank you for supporting us and the foundation!
-Cassie & Colin
