2.  Inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system  About 30,000 people in the United States are affected – 70,000 worldwide.  A defective gene and its protein product causes the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus.  The mucus clogs the lungs and leads to life- threatening lung infections. It also obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.

3.  About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.  More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.  More than 45% of the patient population is 18 or older.  The predicted median age of survival for a person diagnosed is late 30’s

4.  Walking fundraiser held in 600 communities.

5.  There are no events near our school.  We can however, hold our own fundraiser!  We can host our own event of our choice!  If you have any ideas let Mrs. Allen know!