Fondazione per la ricerca sulla fibrosi cistica ETS
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common serious genetic diseases, with no definitive cure yet. Present from birth, it is caused by mutations in the CFTR gene. Those who inherit two mutated copies (one from each parent) develop the disease, which progressively damages vital organs, especially the lungs and bronchi, where thick mucus fosters chronic infections and inflammation.
In Italy, about two children are born with CF every week. Life expectancy exceeds 40 years, but patients must face demanding daily treatments:
up to 3 hours of respiratory physiotherapy every day
more than 7,000 pills each year
frequent hospitalizations
Worldwide, there are about 160,000 patients, including 6,000 in Italy.
Fondazione per la Ricerca sulla Fibrosi Cistica (FFC Ricerca)
Founded in 1997, FFC Ricerca is the leading Italian organization committed to funding innovative research projects aimed at improving the quality and length of life of people with CF.
Run with us the 42.195 km of the Milan Marathon, wear the FFC Ricerca shirt with pride, and give new meaning to your sporting achievement.
Your contribution will help fund a research project, supported by the FFC Ricerca Delegation of Milan, with the goal of enhancing the treatments currently available and increasing the quality and life expectancy of those living with CF.
