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Complications

For many adults, cystic fibrosis (CF) brings other complications. The most common complications are:

Upcoming Events
January 19, 2019
Super Magical Princess and Superhero Ball

Estevan Kinette Club Super Magical Princess and Superhero Ball is an event to raise funds and awareness about Cystic Fibrosis. It is the club's fourth year doing a Cystic Fibrosis fundraiser like this.

 

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CF Champions
Sarah Dale
Age 11, Guelph, Ontario

Sarah was born on July 12, 2006. At 2 months of age Sarah saw her first emergency room and admission to hospital where she received 2 blood transfusions for her low hemoglobin and was placed on antibiotics for a UTI until she was 4 years old and started to show signs of growth. This is when her mom witnessed her first SMILE & LAUGH… These are just two of the things that she is now known for today here at Ottawa Crescent Public School at 11 years old in grade 6!

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On average, a person with cystic fibrosis spends the equivalent of four months of full-time work doing life-sustaining treatments every year.