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Dr Lock locksmith is proud to sponsor the Cystic Firosis NSW Breathe Life Ball 2010. In addition to this has donated a prize to the value of $500 to spend in our online store, or alternatively, have $500 worth of security service in your residence or home. DrLock is a huge supporter of Cystic Fibrosis NSW, we continuously fundraiser and support this charity and will do well into the future. Dr Lock Locksmiths has continuously supported our community by doing work for such organisations Child flight and Westmead childrens hospital free of charge and will continue to do so. We are a family business who appreciate community is the fabric of every person.
We encourage people to attend the Breathe Life Ball, and support like wise events.
What is CF?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is a recessive genetic condition. The gene involved in CF gives instructions for the cells to make a protein that controls the movement of salt in and out of cells.
This salt transport gene lies on chromosome 7. Everyone has two copies of chromosome 7 and therefore everyone has two copies of the salt transport gene. Scientists have called it the CFTR (Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Regulator) gene.
Here are some facts about CF:
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CF is the most common life threatening, recessive genetic condition affecting Australian children.
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Symptoms can include poor weight gain, troublesome coughs, repeated chest infections, salty sweat and abnormal stools.
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Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects a number of organs in the body (especially the lungs and pancreas) by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.
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Repeated infections and blockages can cause irreversible lung damage and death. Mucus can also cause problems in the pancreas preventing the release of enzymes needed for the digestion of food. This means that people with CF can have problems with nutrition.
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CF is an inherited condition. For a child to be born with CF both parents must be genetic carriers for CF. They do not have CF themselves. See Causes.
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In Australia, all babies are screened at birth for CF.
* At present there is no cure for CF, but the faulty gene has been identified and doctors and scientists are working to find ways of repairing or replacing it. One of the main objectives of the CFA Research Trust is to fund this work.
* With today’s improved treatment most people with CF are able to lead reasonably normal and productive lives. A great amount of time is being directed towards finding new and improved ways of treating CF and of finally finding a cure.
Treatment
The CF gene was identified in 1989 and this has led to the development of a carrier test, improved treatment and better control of the disease.
At the moment every person who has CF must use intensive daily airway clearance techniques (see physiotherapy) to combat the build-up of mucus in the lungs. Many people with CF will also take up to 40 enzyme replacement tablets each day to aid digestion (see medication). They must also follow high energy diets with added vitamins and salt.
Excercise is also a very important part of keeping people with CF healthy as it prevents deterioration of the lungs and improves physical bulk and strength.
Regular visits to CF Clinics, hospitalisation and antibiotic treatment are common for people with CF.
Lets all give them a hand, if it was not for institutions likeThe Childrens Hospital at Westmead and Cystic Fibrosis NSW, cf and the life span of some of our young hopefuls would be greatly deminished. When it comes to helping organisations that keep our young kids alivewe at dr lock try to help and show support when ever possible. Over the last year we have sold merchindice, raised money, and again now offered a $500 gift voucher to the winning bidder of the Breathe Life Ball CF NSW 2010 . We will continue to raise money and support the cause.
We would like to encourage other companys to help and better our efforts. Remeber it is all for a good and life saving cause, and community is the people who surround you, for example your neighbour or your friend down the road, the old saying "I get by with a little help from my friends" is so true when you see the young people that are helped. All of the Dr Lock team will be attending the Breathe Life CF Ball 2010 and we would like to invite everyone as well.
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