65km Swim for Cystic Fibrosis
Saturday 7th February 2009
Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre
A 65km Swim for Cystic Fibrosis ...
When you love someone who has cystic fibrosis you do everything you can to help find a cure. And when you're not a doctor, the best way to do that is to raise as much money as possible.
Every day I am totally amazed by my beautiful friend Jess who has lived with cystic fibrosis for 24 years. She is my hero. Not just because of all the treatment she goes through every day but because she does it with such courage and determination without any complaints. In the 12 years I have known her Jess has never asked to be treated any differently because she has this disease. She doesn't want to be known as the girl with CF, which is good, because she is so much more than that. Jess has always lived life to the fullest and is a pillar of strength for her friends and family who love her.
Since I started raising awareness of CF through my role as a journalist I have met many other wonderful kids who also have the disease. Last year when I walked 70km for Cystic Fibrosis I met young Dominic Bolognesi and Julia Free who were just as amazing as Jess in their fight to stay healthy. Like every child I have met with this disease Julia and Dominic have a spark inside them and a passion for life that is truly inspiring.
I would swim ten million kilometres if I knew it would help find a cure and now I have an entire community ready to dive in and help.
On Saturday, February 7 a 65km Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis will be held at Wollondilly Community Leisure Centre in Picton to raise money for CF NSW.
We will have teams and individuals swimming as many laps as they can to raise money through sponsorship including local fire fighters, police, the mayor, and many swimming teams and clubs. We are hoping it will be a big family day with a barbeque, face painting, raffles, prizes and games for everyone to enjoy.
Once all the laps are swum we will add them together to beat 65km and hopefully Cystic Fibrosis.
To support the 65km Swim for Cystic Fibrosis or to donate to a team please visit http://www.mycause.com.au/event_lan.php?sid=220
For more information please contact:
Michelle Fenech
0415 44 99 60
mfenech@fairfaxmedia.com.au
