Amanda's Run for CF: Alivia

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Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Happy Holidays to Alivia and family!

Alivia has got to be one of the cutest "Santa's helpers"!

Big brother, Camden, is pretty cute too!

Happy Holidays to Elaine, Damian, Camden and Alivia!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Alivia

My little niece - just three months old now - is the precious reason I am running this marathon as a means to raise awareness of CF and also to help fundraise for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Alivia's mom, Elaine, is going to participate in the CCFF Great Strikes Walk - which is also on the same day as the Saskatchewan Marathon.

Here's a picture of Alivia snoozing with her big brother, Camden.

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Hello! I have taken on the challenge of participating in the 2010 Saskatchewan Marathon in honour of my little niece Alivia and to support the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CCFF), as my small, personal effort to help the Canadian CF Foundation raise funds for investment in vital programs to support research, care and education in their fight against cystic fibrosis.

On Sunday May 30, 2010, I will start (and hopefully finish!) the Saskatchewan Marathon. If you would like to support me and choose to make a donation, I thank you and pass along the sincere thanks of Alivia's parents, Elaine and Damian Huffer, as well as the entire Canadian CF Foundation.

Peace,

Amanda

Fundraising Raffle for CF

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease affecting young Canadians. About one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has cystic fibrosis (~70,000 people worldwide). CF is a multi-organ disease, primarily affecting the lungs and digestive system.
A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and causes severe breathing problems. It may be difficult to clear bacteria from the lungs, leading to cycles of infection and inflammation, which damage the delicate lung tissues. Thick mucus also blocks the ducts of the pancreas and prevents natural enzymes from reaching the intestines and helping the body break down and absorb food. People with CF must consume a large amount of artificial enzyme with every meal and snack, to help digest and absorb adequate nutrition from 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.

For more information on cystic fibrosis and the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, please visit: http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca

Thanks to everyone for your support!!

Amanda's Run for CF

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Happy Holidays to Alivia and family!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Alivia

In honour of Alivia and to support the CCFF

Fundraising Raffle for CF

What is Cystic Fibrosis?

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