October 2009 05/10/2009
 
Great Strides Walkathon 2009

It's time to plan my weekly training for my next fundraising challenge - the 7km Bay Run Route at Rodd Park, Drummoyne on 25 October in support of Cystic Fibrosis NSW!

Earlier this year I befriended a lovely couple at choir. Over time I found out that they have a daughter with Cystic Fibrosis (CF). You may actually have seen her in the media - her name is Julia Goodwin. Not only is she an Ambassador for Cystic Fibrosis NSW, she was also a finalist in Miss World Australia last year, and is an accomplished singer.

Julia is lucky compared to some other people who have the illness.

CF is a lifelong disease and there is no cure. In Australia one baby is born with it every four days.

CF is a recessive genetic condition that affects multiple organs, most commonly the lungs and pancreas, by clogging them with sticky mucus. Repeated infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and even death. 

It can take people with CF up to two hours to administer their medication and have physiotherapy - every day.

Please join me in helping Cystic Fibrosis NSW find new and improved ways of treating CF - and finally finding a cure. The money raised from the Great Strides walkathon will go towards providing essential support and services to children and young adults living with Cystic Fibrosis across NSW.

Thank you!

P.S. If you want to witness me slogging it out in preparation for the big day, I'll be at Hatha tomorrow and Contemporary Dance on Wednesday at V Club on Druitt Street, powering 10km on my Orbitrek at home on Friday, and walking Bondi-to-Bronte on Saturday (weather permitting).
 


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