• Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-threatening recessive genetic condition affecting Australian children.
• More than 1 million Australians are symptomless carriers of the cystic fibrosis gene.
• A child is born with cystic fibrosis in Australia every four days.
• There is no cure for cystic fibrosis, which primarily affects the lungs and digestive system.
• A person with cystic fibrosis, even young children, have to take up to 40 tablets a day.
• The average life expectancy for a child born with CF is 35 years.

By participating in Great Strides you will be helping to support people with cystic fibrosis across Australia.  Cystic Fibrosis state associations aim to:

• Support individuals with cystic fibrosis and their families through provision of counselling, recreation, information and home support services;
• Liase with schools, hospitals, health providers and community and government agencies on behalf of individuals with cystic fibrosis and their families;
• Educate the wider community about cystic fibrosis through school visits, events, awareness campaigns and establishing partnerships with corporate and sporting bodies