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SPONSOR THE FUNWe are looking for sponsors for the Wesley Farnam 5k run/walk! Your business logo could be featured here.
Thanks to our sponsors: Silver Chick-fil-a South Asheville https://www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/NC/South-Asheville Image 420 https://image420.com/ Bronze Leslie Elliott, LLC https://www.beverly-hanks.com/agents/lelliott JJMM, LLC |
Learn About Cystic Fibrosis
Inspiration for the Race
This race has been run in honor of former TC Roberson National Honor Society Member, Wesley Farnam. He lives with the daily challenges of Cystic Fibrosis. |
What is Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. In people with CF, mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional. When the protein is not working correctly, it’s unable to help move chloride -- a component of salt -- to the cell surface. Without the chloride to attract water to the cell surface, the mucus in various organs becomes thick and sticky. In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps germs, like bacteria, leading to infections, inflammation, respiratory failure, and other complications. For this reason, minimizing contact with germs is a top concern for people with CF. |
How Your Money Helps
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for this disease. They have many dedicated scientists work on new and improved treatments to improve the lives of those with Cystic Fibrosis. |