Kate's Old Port Half Marathon 2020
Tax deductible
Hi Everyone!
As many of you know, each year I participate in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk in York, Maine alongside Team Marshall! However for my 20th year, I am taking a big step and altering my annual fundraising approach.
As I just recently passed my one month mark of beginning Trikafta, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation each day for the lifestyle I am now so fortunate enough to live. However yes, there are still days I feel congested and struggle as I feel CF's presence, resulting in needing to listen to my body by taking it easy and giving it the attention and care it needs.
Yet I'm happy to report that my lung function has drastically jumped 10% higher than my usual average already! Trikafta has blessed me with the energy and motivation that I have not experienced for the past few years as it was being stripped away from me due to the progression of CF. This has resulted in new love: running.
I have decided I am going to complete the The Old Port Half Marathon in Portland, ME on June 6, 2020! This run symbolizes so much more than just conquering 13.1 miles. This race course is circling Maine Medical Center, the hospital I have spent far too many days of my life filled with frustration and sadness. Running long distance has always been somewhat of a daunting task in my mind since I grew up playing sports that involved shorter bursts of energy and frequent breaks in activity to allow my body to recover. Yet I'm excited for this new challenge and would love your support as I do so!
Although Trikafta addresses 90% of the CF Population, we simply cannot forget about the 10% that are waiting on their tip toes for a drug approval to someday come. This is why we donate; Donations are the direct result of drug research and development!
I will be running to honor those with CF who have lost their battle, their loved ones who mourn their losses each day, and those with CF who are battling to breathe with ease.
100% of your proceeds will be directly donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! As I embark on the training process and participate in this half marathon, I want to use your encouragement, love, and donations to serve as motivation and determination as I push myself to a new level!
Please, please share this GoFundMe page with anyone, I appreciate any donation, big or small! It means more than you could ever imagine!
With love,
Kate Marshall
As many of you know, each year I participate in the Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides Walk in York, Maine alongside Team Marshall! However for my 20th year, I am taking a big step and altering my annual fundraising approach.
As I just recently passed my one month mark of beginning Trikafta, I can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of appreciation each day for the lifestyle I am now so fortunate enough to live. However yes, there are still days I feel congested and struggle as I feel CF's presence, resulting in needing to listen to my body by taking it easy and giving it the attention and care it needs.
Yet I'm happy to report that my lung function has drastically jumped 10% higher than my usual average already! Trikafta has blessed me with the energy and motivation that I have not experienced for the past few years as it was being stripped away from me due to the progression of CF. This has resulted in new love: running.
I have decided I am going to complete the The Old Port Half Marathon in Portland, ME on June 6, 2020! This run symbolizes so much more than just conquering 13.1 miles. This race course is circling Maine Medical Center, the hospital I have spent far too many days of my life filled with frustration and sadness. Running long distance has always been somewhat of a daunting task in my mind since I grew up playing sports that involved shorter bursts of energy and frequent breaks in activity to allow my body to recover. Yet I'm excited for this new challenge and would love your support as I do so!
Although Trikafta addresses 90% of the CF Population, we simply cannot forget about the 10% that are waiting on their tip toes for a drug approval to someday come. This is why we donate; Donations are the direct result of drug research and development!
I will be running to honor those with CF who have lost their battle, their loved ones who mourn their losses each day, and those with CF who are battling to breathe with ease.
100% of your proceeds will be directly donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! As I embark on the training process and participate in this half marathon, I want to use your encouragement, love, and donations to serve as motivation and determination as I push myself to a new level!
Please, please share this GoFundMe page with anyone, I appreciate any donation, big or small! It means more than you could ever imagine!
With love,
Kate Marshall
Organizer
Kate Marshall
Organizer
York, ME
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Registered nonprofit
Donations are typically 100% tax deductible in the US.
