- Cystic Fibrosis or CF
is a fatal inherited
disorder affecting the respiratory, digestive and
reproductive systems. Individuals with CF must consume large
quantities of enzymes in order to absorb adequate nutrients from food;
and must undergo daily chest physiotherapy to loosen
mucus which clogs the lungs. As the disease progresses, recurrent
bouts of infection cause
severe and irreversible damage to the lungs. Despite aggressive
treatment, virtually everyone
with cystic fibrosis eventually dies of lung disease. Please
visit www.ccff.ca
- MS or Multiple Sclerosis is the most common
disease of the central nervous system affecting young adults in Canada. Scars form on the myelin sheath
which protects the brain and spinal cord. When they form, they
interrupt the normal flow of messages from the brain to different parts of the body. This may result in loss of
coordination, difficulty in walking, slurred speech, vision disruptions or fatigue to name only a few of the
symptoms. Kinsmen in the Atlantic Provinces have been involved in
the fight against this disease since 1977. Nashwaaksis Kinsmen are
currently trying to get a MS Clinic offered in Fredericton since
sufferers currently must make what can be a lengthy and costly trip to
Halifax. Please visit www.mssoc.ca
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