HAPPENING NOW:
Helping those with cystic fibrosis
An estimated 70,000 people worldwide have been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis – 3500 of them, right here in Canada.
Despite the relatively small numbers, those affected know research would go a long way to improving the lives of those stricken with this disease. Maria Hayes spoke to one family:
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The largest CF fundraiser is scheduled for this weekend, May 29th. It’s a walk at Safari Niagara Zoos in Stevensville. To learn more about the event, visit
cysticfibrosis.ca
.
