Important Dates
65 Roses Awareness Week
August 3 - 9, 2009
Look out for collectors in your area
Thomson Reuters Charity Golf Classic
September 25/26, Wairakei Resort, Taupo
Chairperson's Conference - Christchurch, October 3/4, 2009
Williams Harvey Corporate and Iron Kids Duathlon
In support of CF Hawkes Bay
Sunday 11 October, 2009
Crusaders Charity Cricket
December 13 Hagley Oval, Christchurch
Highlanders Charity Cricket
December 6th, University Oval, Dunedin
Welcome to the
Cystic Fibrosis New Zealand website
Take some time to navigate around our information pages. If you have an interest in CF-related matters, why not sign up for our newsletter or post a question on our message board.
The Cystic Fibrosis Association is an incorporated society providing membership for regional groups, businesses and individuals who wish to work together in support of people with cystic fibrosis and their families. There are branches in most regions to provide local support.
65 Roses 2009 Awareness Week - August 3 - 9
Please support the Cystic Fibrosis annual "65 Roses" Awareness Week by looking out for collectors in your city. You can also make a donation here by clicking on the 'how can you help' button at the left of this page.Your business or school can help by holding a mufti day, crazy hair day or something similar to benefit our work. Contact the fundraising team on 0800 651122 if you would like to help.
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» Our Goal
The goal of the Association is to ensure increased life expectancy for people with cystic fibrosis and improved quality of life for them and their families; and through research to achieve better control and ultimate cure for the illness. Currently there are funds available for CF Research; applications should be made through Child Health Research (Cure Kids). An application form is available online at www.childhealth.org.nz
» Our Activities
The Cystic Fibrosis Association's activities include:
- Providing an information service about CF, publishing brochures and other printed material.
- Promoting public awareness of CF.
- Providing support for people with CF and their families,e.g. conference travel grants, welfare assistance.
- Providing educational opportunities for people with CF, e.g. tertiary study grants and scholarships , and achievers awards .
- Communication and co-ordination through newsletters and conferences.
- Providing a voice to Government and agencies on behalf of the CF community.
- Encouragement and funding for CF research.
» Your Support
The Cystic Fibrosis Association needs your help to conduct its vital family support, education, information
and research services .
Options include:
- A personal donation or business sponsorship
- Approaching your local service club, community group, workplace or other organisation to donate urgently needed funds
- Leaving a legacy or bequest in your will.
- Volunteering for fundraising or other activities.
