Over the past year I have raised nearly 16,000 for American Lung Association in honor of my Grandma and many others in my family at the time of this writing and I need your help to make it over the finish line in the next 5 weeks of fundraising. Just like climbing, we go one step at a time and with the support of those on our rope, a few steps turn into a summit.

Why do I climb? My familly.

Throughout my entire life I have been impacted by lung disease in my family. During my life I have had two living grandparents, both of whom succumbed to lung disease related health problems related to smoking. My Grandmother who lived with me most of my childhood had COPD and emphysema. She spent the last 15 years of her life on oxygen. My grandfather dealt with the same issues, was on oxygen, and eventually succumed to complications of lung cancer. My father is currently living with health issues related to smoking, I lost my aunt Linda, with whom I was very close, to smoking-related cancer.

This climb is in honor of all of them, but most specifically my Grandmother who was one of the most important and impactful people I’ve ever had in my life. She is someone who pushed me every day to be the person I am today and her memory continues to push me to keep working hard for my goals and to continue reaching for new heights (She would insist I said no pun intended here).

I'm doing the Climb for Clean Air to challenge myself and to support people with lung disease who have to fight for every breath.
I'm climbing for a healthier future, for vital COVID-19 research and for clean air.
Through groundbreaking research, advocacy and critical education, the money we raise will provide lifesaving treatments and dramatically improve the quality of life for more than 36 million Americans diagnosed with lung disease.
Donate to the Climb for Clean Air and be part of making a difference in the lives of lung disease patients and their caregivers. Every donation takes us one step closer to a world free of lung disease. The need is urgent, so please join me today and help us save more lives.
Every day, every minute, and every second counts. Thank you for your support.