On August 4th 2018, Bob Mason died of IPF. He was a very much loved Dad to my mate and colleague Jez.

Jez and I have worked together closely over the last 6 years and I know how the effect Bob's illness and passing had on him and his family. It was heartbreaking.

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) is a type of terminal lung disease characterised by a progressive and irreversible decline in lung function. IPF scars your lungs and so reduces the efficiency of your breathing. The cause is unknown. 

About 5 million people are affected globally. Latest research from the British Lung Foundation suggests about 6,000 people are diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) every year in the UK.  Average life expectancy following diagnosis is about four years. 5,000 people die each year from IPF in the UK (Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis). That’s 66% more than died in Road Traffic Accidents throughout 2017.

Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis was founded in 2013 by patients, family members & IPF specialists.

APF recognised the need for a national IPF charity focusing on improving the quality of life for patients with pulmonary fibrosis and IPF (Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis) and funding research.

We've joined together to raise money for APF. You'll see our team fundraising target on the right. Your donation can really help us smash this goal

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