By JOLENE OGLE
Four local mums will run a 65-kilometre relay this weekend to help raise funds and awareness of Cystic Fibrosis.
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) affects the lungs and digestive system and with no cure, more research is needed to help the one in 2500 babies born with CF in Australia.
According to Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, one baby is born with CF every four days, but local mums are on the run to help draw attention to the disease.
Three-years-ago, local mums Donna O’Neill and Laura Stoll decided to use their love of running for a good cause and became involved with the 65 kilometre for Cystic Fibrosis relay.
The women created a team of four mums and ran the relay on a treadmill at the Jetts gym, Peregian Springs, raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis Queensland.
Donna said exercise is a major component of the treatment for CF and said the run is all about setting a good example for their children.
“We want to encourage the kids to take part, be active,” she said.
“Being active is so important for people who have CF.”
Now in its fourth year, the 65 kilometre relay run has expanded to include professional, family and community teams where anyone is welcome to get down to Jetts, Peregian Springs, on Saturday 9 May from 8am and contribute to the 65 kilometre relay run.
Everyone is welcome to take part and entry is only $20, with all proceeds going directly to Cystic Fibrosis research, plus you can run as much or as little as you like.
“We don’t care if people crawl it,” Donna said.
“It’s all about getting involved and helping the teams reach the 65 kilometre.”
Runners can also mix business with pleasure and join the run outside Dukes Deli in Sunshine Beach where a treadmill will be set-up outside the café and runners will be enticed with the lure of coffee.
For more information on the 65 kilometre for Cystic Fibrosis event, visit www.65kmforcf.com.au.
