Hello! I'm so excited to be running in my 1st Marathon and as part of the Cystic Fibrosis Breathe Team- CT! I have been involved with The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for more than 5 years (was part of the CT Finest Class of 2021) and am proud to see how they use the funds raised to truly impact the lives of those living with and caring for individuals with Cystic Fibrosis. I first began to learn about the organization when my great friend Aaron was diagnoses with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 40. We saw the impact this life change had on him and his family. We saw our beloved Camp Director have to retire at 40, need oxygen just a year later and that need continue to increase, and ultimately being added to the transplant list. We prayed and waited with his family when the texts came about a possible donor. And then one Friday in May of 2023, that final text was sent. This time it WORKED! Aaron received a double lung transplant and has made AMAZING Strides! Aaron has always been one of my biggest cheerleaders as I pursued my running interest; in fact he was even able to join us at this year's Turkey Trot with his family (also big into running). I knew this was the year I had to pursue my goal of running the 26.2 miles in celebration and what better way than by raising funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Until CF stands for CURE FOUND!!! Thank you for your support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Your generosity is forwarding our mission to make CF stand for Cure Found.