“Small acts, when multiplied by many, can transform the world.”
Cystic fibrosis (CF) primarily affects the lungs and digestive system because of a malfunction in the exocrine system that’s responsible for producing saliva, sweat, tears and mucus. There is currently no cure.
People with CF develop an abnormal amount of excessively thick and sticky mucus within the lungs, airways and the digestive system. This causes impairment of the digestive functions of the pancreas and traps bacteria in the lungs resulting in recurrent infections, leading to irreversible damage. Lung failure is the major cause of death for someone with CF.
From birth, a person with CF undergoes constant medical treatments and physiotherapy.
This is the third year I've participated in a 65 Roses Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania having previously participated by knitting beanies and holding an online auction via the Facebook social media platform. I like to involve myself in this particular fundraising effort in support of my cousin, Jenny, who works as a physiotherapist with CF children in Tasmania and plays a big role in the organisation there.
This year for the Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania, 65 for CF Realise the Dream Challenge I am going to ask people to make a $10.00 (tax deductible). I see this as a very achievable challenge as the donation amount is an amount that would not be too much for an individual, young or old, to donate.
In the street where I live I am also selling cupcakes and/or my own DIY shower melts during the month of May.
EVERYONE WHO MAKES A $10 DONATION WILL GO INTO THE DRAW FOR A $100 HOYTS MOVIES GIFT VOUCHER!!!
Let the generosity begin!