Backyard Lew'au Cup

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Backyard Lew'au Cup
 

"Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is progressive, meaning that it gets worse over time.

There are close to 40,000 children and adults living with cystic fibrosis in the United States and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries. CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group.
 

CF affects multiple organs in the body:

-In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps germs, like bacteria. This leads to infections, inflammation, respiratory failure, and other complications. For this reason, avoiding germs is a top concern for people with CF.
-In the pancreas, mucus builds up and prevents the release of the digestive enzymes that help the body absorb food and key nutrients. This results in malnutrition and poor growth.
-In the liver, the thick mucus can block the bile duct, causing liver disease.
 
*For more information, please see the link: https://www.cff.org/intro-cf/about-cystic-fibrosis


This year, our family be hosting the 3rd annual Backyard Lew'au to raise money and create awareness about Cystic Fibrosis. 

Every dollar raised will be donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. 

Donations can also be made in cash or through Venmo. 

We won't stop until CF = cure found!