Cystic Fibrosis Foundation AL & West FL Chapte

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Welcome to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's AL and West FL Chapter, Office's myspace page! We would like to inform and spread the news of what cystic fibrosis is and how you can get involved to help find a cure!
Local Events:
~ CureFinders - children helping children - local schools around Mobile are helping to raise money and awareness for CF year around! Are you or your child's school a CureFinder???
WAITING FOR A CURE - April 16th - Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar - tickets are $20 and will be sold at your area Whitney Bank in Destin and Ft. Walton
GREAT STRIDES WALK-A-THON:
Pensacola - Historical Pensacola April 12
Panama City - St. Andrews Parl April 19
Destin - Village Baptist Church April 26
Fairhope - Duck Pond April 26
Mobile - Hank Aaron May 3
Dothan - West Gate Park May 17
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis
People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:
very salty-tasting skin; persistent coughing, at times with phlegm; frequent lung infections; wheezing or shortness of breath; poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and greasy, bulky stools.
Statistics
About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year. More than 80% of patients are diagnosed by the age of three. At least 40% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older. In 2005, the median age of survival was nearly 37 years. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial support from patients, families, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.
If you would like to get involved or learn more please go to our website - www.cff.org or send us a message!!
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