Check back often to view the upcoming events and benefits. All proceeds go to help the victims of Cystic Fibrosis, your help is needed. There are more than 1,400 different mutations of the CF gene. Did you know that approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States have Cystic Fibrosis? About one in every 31 Americans are carriers of the defective CF gene, but do not have the disease. In 2008, the median predicted age of survival rose to 37.4 years, up from 32 in 2000. Did you know that the University of Iowa is one of 110 nationwide CF Foundation-accredited care centers? You can help advance CF research by making a donation, money buys science and science buys life. How to volunteer for CF? Contact your local chapter by going to: www.cff.org

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What's New For CF

Dear Friends,

Thank you for your contributions to the search for a cure.

The funds you raise for GREAT STRIDES will support vital Cystic Fibrosis research and medical programs that make a difference in the lives of people with CF.

CF research continues to produce new advances that are bringing us closer every day to a cure. We have some exciting updates to share with you.

• A new inhaled anntibiotic developed by Gillead Sciences, Inc called Cayston@ is now available for patients. Cayston@ offers a much-needed antibiotic alternative for CF patients who battle recurrent lung infections and develop resistance to existing antibiotics.

 
• Two investigational drugs that aim to treat the underlying causes of CF continue to progress in clinical studies. VX-770 and VX-809, created by Vertex Pharmceuticals, Inc., have both shown promising results in ongoing trials with CF patient voluteers.

 
• We estimate that more than a dozen Phase 3 trials will be completed by 2013 a huge success that drives our continued optimism for finding a cure.

As you lace up your sneakers in preparation for the GREAT STRIDES 2010, please know that these advances would not be possible without volunteers like you.

We look forward to seeing you at the walk this spring!

Log in to your GREAT STRIDES account to view your porgress in reaching your personal goal.

Sincerely,

Cystic Fibrosis
(800) FIGHT-CF
greatstrides@cff.org
http://www.cff.org/GREATSTRIDES

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