All my long distance rides have been fund-raisers for charities that are dear to my heart. This ride saw funds raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation.
Both these organisations have strong global research programmes.
Both these organisations have strong global research programmes.
Mission:
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care. Through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's efforts, the life expectancy of people with cystic fibrosis has doubled in the past 30 years and research to find a cure is more promising than ever. The 2014-2018 Strategic Plan Report, Our Commitment to a Cure, describes the Foundation's updated mission and identifies six new and immediate priorities -- or strategies -- that will move us forward. The six strategies include:
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Mission:
Our mission is a bold one: To increase five-year survival to 50% by 2023. Key Objectives:
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