As many of you know, on April 27th I am competing in my first ever full Ironman in the Woodlands, Texas. This consists of a consecutive 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride and a 26.2M run. I have been training for this day for over a year and a half.

What you may not know is that every time I train, I think about how lucky I am to be healthy enough to run, bike and swim-because not everyone is so lucky.

My incredible wife Stacy has Cystic Fibrosis. Because of amazing advances in medical research, she is living 19 years past her life expectancy. But every breath for Stacy is an effort and every day for Stacy is an Ironman.

Stacy spends 2 hours a day taking care of her health; between breathing treatments, iv infusions, vest therapy, pancreatic enzymes, insulin injections and a multitude of pills. And this is when she is healthy. When she catches even a simple cold, her lung function declines and she fights even harder to survive.

Despite amazing advances, Stacy and thousands of others with CF are part of the last 10% of individuals with cystic fibrosis without therapies that help their specific genetic mutations.

My ask today is for you to contribute to Emily’s Entourage in honor of my Ironman, to help us in this fight to find a cure for Stacy and all the others with CF. Stacy and I will be matching the first $5,000.00 in donations.

Cystic Fibrosis does not back down, it does not stop progressing. It is a relentless disease, so we must be even more relentless in stopping it. Please consider donating, any amount is greatly appreciated.

With Gratitude and Sore Legs,

Danny

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