There are approximately 30,000 Americans living with cystic fibrosis. They are moms, dads, sisters, brothers, daughters, sons, friends, co-workers and our very own, Jacoby and Niobe who fight this disease every day. We walk for them and hope you will support us in our efforts.
What is Cystic Fibrosis (CF)?
-Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.
What to expect:
-People with cystic fibrosis are at greater risk of getting lung infections because thick, sticky mucus builds up in their lungs, allowing germs to thrive and multiply. Lung infections, caused mostly by bacteria, are a serious and chronic problem for many people living with the disease. Minimizing contact with germs is a top concern for people with CF.
Treatments:
-People with CF need to work closely with their medical professionals and families to create individualized treatment plans. Each day, people with CF complete a combination of the following therapies: Airway clearance- to help loosen and get rid of the thick mucus that can build up in the lungs. Some airway clearance techniques require help from family members, friends, or respiratory therapists. Many people with CF use an inflatable vest that vibrates the chest at a high frequency to help loosen and thin mucus.
Inhaled medicines- to open the airways or thin the mucus. These are liquid medicines that are made into a mist or aerosol and then inhaled through a nebulizer. These medicines include antibiotics to fight lung infections and therapies to help keep the airways clear.
Research:
When a group of parents started the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1955, they set their sights high -- to advance understanding of this little-known disease, to create new treatments and specialized care for their children, and to find a cure.
The CF Foundation has carried these goals forward and is working tirelessly to find lifesaving new therapies, and one day, a lifelong cure for all people living with this devastating disease.
We are looking to gain some support and there are 3 ways you can do so:
- Join Team Arellano
- Donate
- Be a volunteer at Great Strides event on May 4th
This is our third year participating in Great Strides and we are so thankful for your consideration!
Sincerely,
Jim, Frankie, Cassius, Jacoby and Niobe Arellano
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:
Updated July 5th, 2023
The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals attending Foundation events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Event Attendance Policy www.cff.org/attendancepolicy, which includes guidance for event attendees living with cystic fibrosis.