For the first time in two years, Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s signature event, the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, returned to an in-person format on Vancouver Island.
Participants gathered at Victoria, Port Alberni and Campbell River — just a few of over 70 locations across Canada — in order to participate in the Island events, which haven’t been held since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The purpose of the walk on May 29, is to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis, a common fatal genetic disease affecting Canadian children and young adults. The disease mainly affects the lungs and digestive system, however, despite progress in CF research and care, there is still no cure.
Over the last 17 years, the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History has raised more than $40 million to support Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s programs including advocating for access to life-changing CF medication, Canadian cystic fibrosis research, clinical trials and highly individualized care for Canadians living with CF.
“We are thrilled to be back in person for the Walk this year,” said Carly Schur, Chief Development Officer, Cystic Fibrosis Canada. “We have missed the buzz of Walk Day: the smiling faces, families, flags and banners.”
In the Capital Region, a handful of residents from around the Victoria area gathered in Esquimalt Gorge Park to partake in the Sunday morning event.
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