Let Talk about Cystic Fibrosis

Let’s talk about Cystic Fibrosis!!

Cystic fibrosis is a disease that causes thick, sticky mucus to build up in the lungs, digestive tract, and other areas of the body. It is one of the most common chronic lung diseases in children and young adults. It is a life-threatening disorder.

THERE IS NO CURE

There are more than 1,400 different mutations of the gene

1 in every 31 Americans are carriers of the disease

There are more than 70,000 people world wide with Cystic Fibrosis

Each year more than 1,000 cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed

Most people with cystic fibrosis take treatments that take up to 4 hours a day

Many individuals with cystic fibrosis take up to 50 pills a day

The median age of survival is 37 years old

Cystic Fibrosis is the number 1 genetic killer in children

Lets change those numbers. With your support we will cure Cystic Fibrosis

Todays picture is Cory at 6 months old. By 6 months old, Cory had already endured countless hospitalization, hours of breathing and airway clearance treatments, and thousands of medications.

6 months represents our amount raised……Just over 500 dollars. When we get to 1,000, the picture will change to Cory at 1 year old. You get the idea?!

As we continue to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis and see Cory grow, let remember that we fighting for a cure and saving the lives of thousands.