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This May, I'm taking on a 31 day running challenge in support of my local children's hospital!
Every day, over 5,000 children receive care at a children’s hospital in Canada and by supporting me, you’ll be helping fund life-saving research at your own local children’s hospital. Funds for research are needed now more than ever, and your support will allow researchers to uncover new cures and gentler treatments for kids.
Show your support by donating now!
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This May, I'm taking on a 31 day running challenge in support of my local children's hospital!
Every day, over 5,000 children receive care at a children’s hospital in Canada and by supporting me, you’ll be helping fund life-saving research at your own local children’s hospital. Funds for research are needed now more than ever, and your support will allow researchers to uncover new cures and gentler treatments for kids.
Show your support by donating now!
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Friday 11th AprHi, I’m Marija, mom of 7-year-old Nika and this year I joined The Million Reasons Run for the first time by committing to run 100km in the month of May in support of SickKids hospital.
And this is MY reason.
Nika was diagnosed with life-treathening genetic disease called cystic fibrosis at 6 weeks old, condition I knew nothing about. I was terrified to learn how severe this disease could be and that the life expectancy of patients living with CF was 36 years on average at the time my daughter was born. Back then, I placed all my hopes on the research and advancements of the medicine.
Few years later, new life-saving treatments were approved for cystic fibrosis. Even though the new therapies have significantly changed the course of the illness, there is still NO cure for CF.
This condition affects every patient differently. Nika has been healthy and strong most of the time, however, she needs to do physio therapy twice a day to keep her lungs clear and to take around 25 capsules of enzimes per day to digest the food.
May is month for raising awareness about cystic fibrosis.
This May, I’m running for SickKids hospital where the gene for cystic fibrosis was discovered in 1989 and where my daughter is given an incredible care. I’m running to show my appreciation to all the doctors and nurses that have been part of our journey so far. Finally, to support the research until CF instead for Cystic Fibrosis will stand for Cure Found.
Every little contribution is a step closer towards a brighter future for tousends of little warriors fighting different bettles out there. Because every child in the world deserves to live life unlimited!
Please support my cause by sharing our story, joining the challenge or donating. It will mean the world to me!
With love,
Marija
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