Posted by on February 14, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
Massive response shows our CF kids we care
Last Saturday’s Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis raised a whopping $83,000 — and counting
Posted by on February 8, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
Ready to make a big splash
IT will have some of the smaller participants at this weekend’s Macarthur Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis — but this team could also be the mightiest. The Mighty Matildas are friends and family of 10-month-old Matilda Jenkins and are ready to join the Advertiser-backed fund-raiser on Saturday. Matilda, of The Oaks, is one of our brave …
Posted by on February 2, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
A second chance at life
A second chance at life BY ILIANA STILLITANO LYING in a hospital bed, taking what could have been her last breaths, Lauren Rowe thought about her future. Ms Rowe was born with cystic fibrosis, an incurable genetic disorder that clogged her lungs with thick and sticky mucus. At just 19, doctors told her without a …
Posted by on January 25, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
TV show stars plunge in
THE two local lads from X-Factor finalists Three Wishez will perform at the launch night of the Macarthur Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis. Joseph Gatehau of Ingleburn, and Fred-Day (aka Frederico Ashton) of Macarthur Gardens, said they couldn’t wait to give back to the community who helped them gain nationwide fame when their group made the …
Posted by on January 18, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
Swim, slide for good cause
BY ALEXANDRA PLEFFER 18 Jan, 2012 01:00 AM VISIT Wollondilly Leisure Centre next month to help Macarthur kids with cystic fibrosis. The Macarthur Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis has a carnival theme this year and for $10 visitors get entry, jumping castle rides, face painting, fairy floss, popcorn and snow cones.The money raised will go towards …
Posted by on January 12, 2012 in CF Macarthur, News
C91.3 RADIO host Rob Doorey
C91.3 RADIO host Rob Doorey will broadcast live from next year’s Macarthur Swimathon for Cystic Fibrosis — and may even compete in a novelty race if he’s allowed to bring a surfboard. Doorey is the ambassador for the swimathon, which raises money for research into cystic fibrosis and support for the 80 Macarthur residents living …
Posted by on January 8, 2012 in News
Take a plunge to help Corey
Take a plunge to help Corey COREY Harvey never wants to spend Christmas-time in hospital again. The six-year-old has cystic fibrosis and spent two weeks in hospital this month when his lung capacity dropped to 50 per cent. Corey is a regular at the Advertiser’s Cystic Fibrosis Swimathon, which raises money for Cystic Fibrosis NSW to …
Posted by on December 15, 2011 in CF Macarthur, News
Return of TEAM Julz
TEAM Julz will make a triumphant return to the Cystic Fibrosis Swimathon next year for the fifth year. Named in honour of the team captain, Elderslie’s Julia Free, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at six, the team is a regular at the swimathon. Julia’s mother, Penny Free, said she encouraged anyone to join the team …
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