The effects of Cystic Fibrosis and the 65K_4_65Roses charity endurance walk to support sufferers and carers - learn more at www.65K465Roses.org

1. Cystic Fibrosis

2. Cystic fibrosis is the most common genetically-inherited life-shortening chronic illness affecting young Australians today. A baby is born with cystic fibrosis every four days. How common is CF?

3. Cystic fibrosis (CF) primarily affects the respiratory system (lungs), the digestive system (pancreas and sometimes liver) and the reproductive system. How common is CF?

4. People with CF produce abnormally thick, sticky mucus which blocks small air passages in the lungs. This causes difficulty clearing infections and can result in lung damage over a period of time. How common is CF?

6. One in every 2,500 births produces a child with CF. Approximately 4,000 people in Australia have CF.

7. 65K465ROSES The 65K 4 65 Roses Walkathon is an endurance walking event that was first held in 2008. In that time over $270,000 has been raised to support people living with Cystic Fibrosis and in the search for a cure. On Saturday March 5 th 2011, a group of ordinary individuals will get together at 3am and walk 65km. You can join them!

8. Do you know what CF is? Click on the below link to view our latest YouTube Video: http:// www.youtube.com/watch?v = VfOjrYeZWUE

12. 2010 65K465ROSES Proudly Supported by:

15. Supporting The Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Cystic Fibrosis NSW