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Christopher Louten
Christopher Louten
Hi everyone! I have challenged myself this year by pledging to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! I have committed to raise money to help the Foundation realize its mission of curing Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) raises funding and awareness to provide support to the CF community. That part goes without saying. The part that may not be as well known: they also directly fund medical research in the pursuit of a cure! With the money they raise, they fund the Research and Development (R&D) of new CF treatments, the sales of which in turn raise additional funds for R&D, with the goal of eventually developing a cure. And a cure is within sight! After years of research, there is hope on the horizon! Imagine a world without Cystic Fibrosis! But, they're not there yet, so they need our support to keep that pipeline moving.
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is triggered by a mutation of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regular (CFTR) gene, causing the protein to not function properly. Basically, sodium is not processed by cells as it should, causing the mucus in various organs to become thick and sticky, as opposed to thin and slippery. The resulting effect depends on where in the body the mucus is located:
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis. Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, because of Foundation-supported research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is over 50. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.
To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation! By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) raises funding and awareness to provide support to the CF community. That part goes without saying. The part that may not be as well known: they also directly fund medical research in the pursuit of a cure! With the money they raise, they fund the Research and Development (R&D) of new CF treatments, the sales of which in turn raise additional funds for R&D, with the goal of eventually developing a cure. And a cure is within sight! After years of research, there is hope on the horizon! Imagine a world without Cystic Fibrosis! But, they're not there yet, so they need our support to keep that pipeline moving.
What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is triggered by a mutation of the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regular (CFTR) gene, causing the protein to not function properly. Basically, sodium is not processed by cells as it should, causing the mucus in various organs to become thick and sticky, as opposed to thin and slippery. The resulting effect depends on where in the body the mucus is located:
- In the lungs, mucus can clog the breathing passageways, resulting in coughing and wheezing without physical activity, inflammation, infection, and respiratory failure
- In the pancreas, mucus builds up, preventing the release of digestive enzymes necessary for the body to absorb food and nutrients, resulting in malnutrition and poor growth
- In the liver, liver disease can result from the blockage of the bile duct
- In the reproductive system of men, CF can result in infertility
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis. Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, because of Foundation-supported research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is over 50. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.
To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation! By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.
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