To fundraise for our event charity partner, Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania or for a charity of your choice make sure you set up a fundraising page during your event registration process when you enter. Please click the following link to check out what charities are involved and a current fundraising tally for this year via our Grassrootz online platform - https://citytocasino24.grassrootz.com
This is the first year the City to Casino (C2C) will offer online fundraising and it is a great way to give back to the community and support the charities that support us when we need them.
About Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition that relentlessly affects many parts of the body but primarily impacting the lungs and digestive system, characterised by the production of thick, sticky mucus. Despite significant strides in medical advancements, CF remains an incurable disease, imposing a lifelong burden on those diagnosed with it.
Currently, over 115 Tasmanians navigate the daily challenges of living with CF.
For individuals living with CF, each day is a testament to resilience and unwavering determination. Their lives are shaped by a relentless cycle of treatments and therapies aimed at managing symptoms and preserving lung function and overall health. With other co-morbidities including sinus disease, liver disease, bone disease, CF related diabetes, mental health issues, all potentially in addition for individuals with CF to navigate.
The journey with CF extends far beyond individual efforts. Regular visits to CF clinics are essential, where a dedicated team of healthcare professionals provides comprehensive care tailored to each patient's unique needs. From CF physicians and other specialists, nurses, physiotherapists, dietitians, and social workers, this collaborative approach ensures that individuals with CF receive the holistic support required to navigate the complexities of their condition.
With new modular therapies now available, for those able to access these, there is improved health outcomes being seen. However the burden of CF remains, the uncertainty and unpredictable nature of the condition, alongside the fact these medications are groundbreaking with still only an infancy of research available. Individuals with CF are navigating unchartered territory with cautious optimism and hope for the future.
About Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania (CFT)
At Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania (CFT), our mission is simple; to help Tasmanians with cystic fibrosis (CF) live longer, healthier lives while providing unwavering support and advocacy for the CF community and their loved ones. Unlike many organisations, we receive NO government funding, relying entirely on the generosity of our supporters, donors, and volunteers to deliver high-quality support services to Tasmanians living with CF.
Our tagline “Embracing Tomorrow” encapsulates our promise to provide care regardless of what the future holds for each individual, acknowledging the diverse journeys within our community and fostering hope for the future.
Donations to CFT go directly to helping those impacted by CF through:
To read more about Cystic Fibrosis Tasmania and what they can offer, please go to:
