What is Cysitc Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the U.S. today. This horrible disease creates abnormal, life-threatening mucus in the lungs of more than 30,000 young people. Approximatley 1,000 new cases are diagnosed each year and one in 31 Americans is an unknowing, symtomless carrier of the defective gene. Once known as a childrens disease, 40% of the CF population is now 18 and older thanks to a medical research and development. With continued support and resources, finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis is not an unrealistic dream.