Introduction
Have you ever struggled to do something so easy as breathing? That is what it’s like to live with Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis is a collection of mucus in the lungs and other organs that clogs airways making it difficult to breathe. Bacteria from the mucus lead to infection and damage the lungs and respiratory system. The mucus also prevents the body to absorb important nutrients.
People with CF have a defective gene and get one from each parent. People with only one copy of the defective gene do not have the disease but are carriers and may pass it down to their children.
The disease is different for everyone. Some cases are more severe than others. The good news is that people with cystic fibrosis today are living longer than they ever have been.
Although CF is a genetic disease, there are many things a person can do to help people who struggle with the life-threatening disease. This webquest will guide you through options on how to help those who have CF.
Task
How YOU can help fight Cystic Fibrosis:
Become an organ donor.
You can sign up using this link to become one. By doing this, you can possibly save someone's life with CF and give them a second chance.
http://www.organdonor.gov/becomingdonor/
Do the climb!
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds a climb that raises money for research, care, and education programs. "Every climber who joins makes a difference"
http://fightcf.cff.org/site/PageServer?pagename=climb_homepage
Shop on Amazon!
By simply using this link, you can donate to the CF by buying stuff on Amazon.
Process
Here is a vido of a rugby player with CF and his personal experiences with it.
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Conclusion
There are many ways to help fight Cystic Fibrosis. After learning about my sister's boyfriend's family and their struggles with the disease, I decided to become an organ donor. In his family, he has 2 brothers and 2 sisters with Cystic Fibrosis. After becoming aware of their difficult daily routines with breathing treatments, and the passing of one of his brothers in July, I wanted to do what I could to help. I hope this webcast made you aware of CF and how you can help to fight this life-threatening disease. 