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Metro DC CF Cycle for Life

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Raised: $1,650.26

Goal: $1,000.00

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  • Nicholas and family in 2015
  • Jim, Nicholas, and cousins 2014

My CF Cycle for Life Story

After a long hiatus, I am back for a 7th (I think?) year of participation in the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Cycle for Life event to raise funds to find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Why am I riding?

First and foremost: my nephew Nicholas. But also for those with CF I have met at these events and occasionally out on the trails like the inspirational encounter with a 60+ year old gentleman with CF at Lake Accotink who instilled me with hope!

Nicholas was born almost 13 years ago now and continues to forge his own unique path in life. The COVID years were tough and he has and will continue to have unique challenges that most of us will never, ever have to consider…all because of his CF. There are approximately 30,000 Americans like Nicholas living with CF. They are moms, dads, husbands, wives, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, co-workers, and yes nephews and nieces who struggle every day just to breathe. I ride for them and hope you will support me in my efforts.

There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis.

Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. The symptoms can vary from person to person, and as people with CF live longer than ever before, their disease can become more complicated, leading to serious health issues.  

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made extraordinary progress — including fostering the development of more than a dozen CF treatments — but these treatments are not a cure and not everyone can benefit from them. We must keep going.

By participating in CF Cycle for Life, I am helping to end this disease for thousands of people impacted by CF.

Your support makes a difference.

Your support would mean so much to our family and the thousands of other families affected by CF. By donating to my fundraising goal, you will help advance our mission for a cure for all. Please consider joining us and helping make CF stand for Cure Found.



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