Hello everyone! As many of you know, Cystic Fibrosis has hit close to home in my life, and likely many of yours. I am once again participating in Ski for the Cure this March, with hopes of raising as much as possible to help find a cure for all.

I met cystic fibrosis all the way back in elementary school, with my friend Sabrina. I remember watching her have to take a whole handful of pills while we were playing, at an age where I hadn't even learned how to take one. My family and our whole town showed up to attend fundraising events to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation; Annual Sabrina's Shootouts, the Great Strides Cystic Fibrosis walk. 

I soon found more people in my life affected by CF, one of my coach's sons, and then my partner's cousins, John and Paulie. All of them underwent countless hospital trips, treatments, and clinical studies. John and Paulie have been on the luckier end; they are in their late 20s and have not been admitted to the hospital for close to 10 years. They are healthy and active, and are able to participate in the skiing for this event, because of the hard work they and so many have put into fighting this disease. My friend Sabrina, who loved pink and flying pigs, and her friends and family more than anything, was not as lucky. She battled hard for 18 years before passing away in April 2015. She was one of the strongest, bravest, and happiest girls I have ever met.

As you can imagine, this foundation holds a very special place in my heart. If you have the means to donate, or even share/spread the word, any and all donations are greatly appreciated!