All sales from this shop will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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On October 30, 2009, my niece Caroline was born. Shortly thereafter, a blood test revealed that she has cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily impacts the lungs and pancreas - leading to severe lung infections and reduced ability to absorb fats (and more importantly fat soluble vitamins) that, taken together, substantially reduce life expectancy.
"Sixty-five roses" is what some children with CF call their disease, because those words are easier for them to pronounce. You can read the story about how this phrase was adopted by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on the CFF website (http://www.cff.org/AboutCFFoundation/About65Roses/).
On April 30, 2011, my brother and his friend Matt participated in the Extreme Hike for the Cure to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The hike is a 30.1 mile trek through the mountains of North Carolina. Their goal is to raise $15,000.
100% of the sales from this project will be given to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in support of my brother's fundraising efforts.
For more information on this project, feel free to visit my blog at http://ahappynest.typepad.com
Thank you so much for your support!
Richmond, VA,