Tomorrow Team Contagious Youth will be washing cars at Atlantic Financial Services in Kill Devil Hills to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. CFF is key in helping those with CF and also in researching new medications and treatments.Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause 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.
If you are out and about in our area stop by and let me and our team wash your car for a donation. All proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Don't forget, if in our area to stop by Wendy's for lunch and mention CF when you order and 20% will go to CFF.
If you are not in our area and would like to help you can go to my home page and donate to CFF online and help our team reach our goal of $1500.00.
If you live in the OBX area and would like to participate in the Great Strides walk we have plenty of room on our team, you don't have to be a teen or parent of team to be on Team Contagious Youth.
To find out how CF has impacted our family and church go to http://www.cfhusband.blogspot.com
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