Logan's Solo 10,000ft Skydive For Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Logan Read is raising money for Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Participants: Catherine Diffey: www.justgiving.com/Catherine-CF-Skydive/
Story
My name is Logan and this summer I will be throwing my girlfriend out of a plane. Okay, that's not completely true... But now that I have your attention I'd like to tell you a bit about what we will be doing to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Trust this year.
Myself and my girlfriend, Catherine (who is a CF sufferer herself) have decided to embark upon a sponsored solo skydive to increase awareness of the condition and fundraise for the main UK charity for those with CF.
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-shortening, inherited disease of which 1 in 25 of us could potentially pass down to our children. It affects the respiratory system, digestive system, liver, reproductive system and sinuses. 18 years ago the life expectancy for someone suffering with CF was only 30. It's always improving, but still only half will live to see their 40th birthday - there is only so long you can live when your lung capacity decreases every single year.
Looking at Catherine, you would have no idea she is one of 10,000 Cystic Fibrosis sufferers in the UK. She competes with her cheerleading squad in various competitions across the UK, is a model student, and an avid metal fan, going to every gig I can drag her to. However, CF sufferers, like Catherine, are fighting an invisible battle. A typical day is filled with fistfuls of pills for every meal, numerous prescription medications to maintain health, time consuming physiotherapy, a constant cough, repeated illnesses, infection and antibiotics, and the frightening aspect of not always being able to breathe easily.
The CF trust campaigns on behalf of those with the disease, drives up standards of care and invests in research for improved treatments, increased life expectancy and hopefully one day, a cure.
Please visit Catherine's own page to see her story: https://www.justgiving.com/Catherine-CF-Skydive/
I hope you can help us out by contributing whatever you can,
Thank you.
Myself and my girlfriend, Catherine (who is a CF sufferer herself) have decided to embark upon a sponsored solo skydive to increase awareness of the condition and fundraise for the main UK charity for those with CF.
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-shortening, inherited disease of which 1 in 25 of us could potentially pass down to our children. It affects the respiratory system, digestive system, liver, reproductive system and sinuses. 18 years ago the life expectancy for someone suffering with CF was only 30. It's always improving, but still only half will live to see their 40th birthday - there is only so long you can live when your lung capacity decreases every single year.
Looking at Catherine, you would have no idea she is one of 10,000 Cystic Fibrosis sufferers in the UK. She competes with her cheerleading squad in various competitions across the UK, is a model student, and an avid metal fan, going to every gig I can drag her to. However, CF sufferers, like Catherine, are fighting an invisible battle. A typical day is filled with fistfuls of pills for every meal, numerous prescription medications to maintain health, time consuming physiotherapy, a constant cough, repeated illnesses, infection and antibiotics, and the frightening aspect of not always being able to breathe easily.
The CF trust campaigns on behalf of those with the disease, drives up standards of care and invests in research for improved treatments, increased life expectancy and hopefully one day, a cure.
Please visit Catherine's own page to see her story: https://www.justgiving.com/Catherine-CF-Skydive/
I hope you can help us out by contributing whatever you can,
Thank you.