Every year, across Canada, families, friends and co-workers lace up their running shoes for the Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. This year, Canada Protection Plan is once again proud to be raising funds, donating and walking on May 25th, 2014 as part of the Toronto Great Strides Walk. But what is Cystic Fibrosis and why should you get involved?
Cystic fibrosis is estimated to affect 1 in every 3,600 youth in Canada. It is the most common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. The disease affects the individual’s lungs and digestive system, and eventually for the majority of patients causes death. There have been significant breakthroughs in the treatment and management of living with Cystic Fibrosis but currently there exists no cure.
You can help in the search for a cure by participating in Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s Great Strides Walk. There are plenty of ways to help with walks being held across Canada. You can find a walk near you, sponsor a team, or volunteer to help out at the event. To learn more about Cystic Fibrosis visit the Great Strides page. Please consider joining Canada Protection Plan, May 25th 2014 at the Toronto Zoo and visit our sponsorship page to make a donation for a cure.
