EVENT:
Strike against CF in Support of Sasha’s Smile! (Cystic
Fibrosis Canada-Essex-Kent Chapter)
Date: Sunday,
March 29th, 2015
Time: noon until 2 p.m.
Location: Bowlero
Family Fun Centre, 675 Tecumseh Rd W. Windsor, Ontario
Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is the most
common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. It
is a multi-system disease that mainly affects the lungs and the digestive
system. Most deaths related to cystic fibrosis are due to lung disease. Severe
respiratory problems result from a build-up of thick mucus in the lungs of CF
patients, where the effects are most devastating. Mucus and protein also build
up in the digestive tract, making it difficult to digest and absorb nutrients
from food. There are 4,000 Canadians living with cystic fibrosis. The average median age of survival of
Canadians living with cystic fibrosis is 50.9 years of age.
Cystic Fibrosis
Canada
Cystic Fibrosis Canada is one of the world’s top three
charitable organizations committed to finding a cure for cystic fibrosis and
the only non-government organization in Canada investing in vital CF research
and care. In 2013/2014, we will invest more than $7.5 million in innovative
research and clinical care, including funding 51 research projects, six
targeted programs and partnerships, and 47 fellows and students.
For more
information, please visit:
Cystic Fibrosis Canada website www.cysticfibrosis.ca
Cystic Fibrosis Canada on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/CysticFibrosisCanada
https://www.facebook.com/events/1592735654297602/
Media Contact:
Kristin Douglas, Chapter Fund Development Manager
Cystic Fibrosis Canada 519-252-2850 kdouglas@cysticfibrosis.ca by Alan Halberstadt www.alanhalberstadt.com
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