Cystic Fibrosis Australia fund research into better treatments and ultimately a cure for cystic fibrosis - a life limiting genetic condition picked up in the heel prick test at birth affecting the respiratory system.
A baby is born with CF every four days with one in 25 Australians being a carrier - most of whom don't know.
A person living with CF undergoes daily physio, take up to 50 pills per day and are hospitalised several times a year.
CFA also advocate on behalf of the CF community to gain access to the best possible treatments.