My CF Climb Story

Take four of me climbing a lot, a lot, a lot of steps for CF on November 18th (or at least trying since I feel really out of shape this year)! But that climb will be nothing compared to the fight people with CF go through in their lives just to breathe and live a somewhat normal life!

Cystic fibrosis is a rare, life-shortening, genetic disease found in about 30,000 people in the U.S., which causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breath over time. Those living with this disease are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, and co-workers – all struggling each day just to breathe and live normal, healthy lives. 

Sixty years ago, most children with cystic fibrosis did not live long enough to attend elementary school, but thanks to Foundation-based research and care, many people with CF are now living into their forties – achieving milestones once thought not possible, such as attending college, pursuing careers, and having a family of their own. While there has been significant progress in treating this disease, there is still no cure and too many lives are cut far too short. 

This disease never had a real impact on my life and I only really knew about it from when my younger sister mentioned that one of the children she worked with had CF until I went on a brewery tour in Bucks County many, many years ago and I met Mary. Since then, I have watched her fight this disease. She is a true inspiration. To support Mary and all others fighting CF, I’m doing the climb for the fourth time on November 18th to help raise money and awareness of this disease.

Please make a difference and support me by donating to my CF Climb fundraising campaign today! Donate any amount that is meaningful to you, anything you can give is appreciated! Thank you in advance!