Helping with cystic fibrosis
Bounce has been set up by parents who have children with cystic fibrosis (CF). Our aim is to raise awareness of CF and to fund research that will improve the quality of life of all children and young people with CF, both now and for generations to come. Bounce is also establishing a hardship fund to help buy small items for families in need.
A typical day for a child with CF involves strengthening their lungs through exercise. They Bounce! They do sport. That is the fun part. But there is a more sombre side.
A typical day for a child/young person with CF involves strengthening their lungs through exercise and a regime of physiotherapy. They Bounce. They do sport. They take medicine, without which they cannot digest their food.
They are prone to infections found in the classroom and the playground and frequently need anti-biotics, and in serious cases are on IV drips and isolated from friends and family whether at home or in hospital.
