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Cystic Fibrosis Canada- Vancouver / Lower Mainland Chapter

#119-1600 West 6th Ave
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6J 1R3 Canada

Telephone: (604) 436-1158

Fax: (604) 436-1154

Contact: Meagan Bevis, Event Coordinator

Email: mbevis@cfvancouver.ca

Website: CFVancouver.ca

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Register before the early bird deadline on May 15th and save $50!

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GearUp 2012 Training Blog Launched

Richard Boase was a 2011 GearUp4CF rider and he is looking forward to taking on this incredible challenge again this year. He has experience with both mountain biking and road biking, and loves to talk about all things cycling. He is also a CF Dad who truly believes that a cure for CF is just around the corner.

Richard will be sharing training information and advice on his blog throughout the spring as he prepares for GearUp4CF 2012.

Tune in for training updates!

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The GearUp4CF Marathon Team is already half full!

Please click here to register for GearUp4CF 2012.

This year we welcome you to participate in any of the following three catagories:

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Look for GearUp4CF at VeloSpoke Vancouver

Cystic Fibrosis Canada will be sharing the story of GearUp4CF at Velospoke on September 8th & 9th at the Vancouver Convention Centre.

We will be announcing our 2012 event dates, tentative route, and sharing our excitment about GearUp4CF with the 7,000+ cycling enthusiasts attending the expo.

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The Last Day of GearUp4CF 2011

The Last Day of GearUp4CF was an incredible success. An additional 28 riders joined the marathon riders for the Homecoming Ride from Chilliwack to Vancouver, and 4 more for the Final Stretch, from Mission to Vancouver. The riders all arrived together, crossing the finish line at BC Children's Hospital at 3:15pm. Family and friends gathered to welcome them home, whooping and hollering with music blaring and hands clapping.

Together these 46 riders and their supporters have raised more than $160,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada. These funds will be directed towards Canadian research projects and treatment centers focused on finding a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Thank you to all our generous sponsors, donors, volunteers and riders. Your committment made this event a tremendous success!

For Further Information please contact:

Meagan Bevis
Event Coordinator
Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Vancouver / Lower Mainland Chapter
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(604) 436-1158

www.cfvancouver.ca

Participation in GearUp4CF is limited to 24 cyclists. Each participant is expected to fund raise a minimum of $5,000 in donations for Cystic Fibrosis Canada.

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

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Is there a cure?

There is no known cure for cystic fibrosis. But there is hope. Investment in research and treatment programs have dramratically extended the lives of those with CF from 4 in 1960, to over 40 today. However, without further funding for research, half of those living with CF today will not live long enough to celebrate their 40th birthday.

How does CF affect daily life?

For persons with CF, life includes a daily routine of therapy, digestive enzymes, a special die and periodic visits to a CF clinic. Otherwise, most individuals with cystic fibrosis lead normal lives, for many years, in terms of education, physical activity, and social relationships. Eventually, however, lung disease places increasing limits on daily life. Ultimatley, most CF deaths are a result of lung disease.