If you know me, you know this is a bold choice.

I am not a “natural runner.” I am a “why can I taste blood in my mouth?” after exercise person.

I've also never been very confident, but one thing I was sure about in life is how I'd never ever run a marathon... (and I still haven't - yet!)

But then I moved to Australia and met the most amazing people… who all just happened to catch the running bug.

So in September 2024, Charli and I signed up for our very first race: a *humble* 10km.

One group trip later… then another… suddenly there were more of us… and somehow… it became fun?!

Now Charli and I have decided to truly test our minds, bodies, and questionable decision-making skills by running the Gold Coast Marathon. We’ve signed up for a half marathon in April as part of training, and the big boy happens in July. Pray for our knee caps (they are barely holding on).

So why Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a genetic, life-shortening disease that mainly affects the lungs and digestive system.

Some reality:

❤️That’s where this gets personal.

Someone extremely close to me — someone I treasure deeply — is fighting this beast every day.

And let me tell you… they are absolutely slaying it.

Their determination, grit, and go-get-it attitude will be what keeps my head straight on the days when training sucks, my legs don’t work, and I question all my life choices.

If they can keep showing up against CF, I can keep showing up to run circles around the Gold Coast.

The treatment that changed everything (and why money matters)

One of the biggest breakthroughs in CF care is a drug called Trikafta (or as I like to call it Trifecta).

For many people, it’s been genuinely life-changing — improving lung function, reducing hospital stays, and giving people something CF has always stolen: time. I've witnessed the impact that this drug can have and it's incredible!

⚖️But here’s the hard part:

Without public subsidies, Trifakta can cost more than $250,000 (AUD)/over £100,000 per year for people with CF - making it utterly unaffordable for most families. (Despite only costing ~$6,000 USD to produce, but that's a sickening story for another day!)

What your donation does

Every dollar helps:

✔️ Fund research

✔️ Support families

✔️ Improve treatments

✔️ Push for longer, better lives

You’re not just sponsoring a run — you’re backing people who fight for breath every single day.

I would be beyond grateful for your donation

Let’s turn sore legs into something powerful. ✨