Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-limiting genetic condition affecting more than 10,000 people across the UK. It affects the lungs and digestive system and can cause chronic infections and reduced lung function. 

This time last year we were in lockdown and launched our 'Bounce4CF Community Page' to help encourage youngsters to keep up with their physiotherapy while cooped up at home.

With CF Week looming we thought it would be a great idea to get everyone bouncing again - This time with the aim of raising funds for research into treatments for the 10% of CF patients who aren't eligible for Trikafta.

Help to highlight their situation by joining in between now and the end of June.

Set yourself a bouncing challenge - it could be:

• 100 bounces (trampoline, spacehopper, pogo stick, etc). 
• Bounce a certain number of times around the garden.
• Bounce for 10 minutes every day (in fancy dress for more fun).
• Skipping is bouncing - skip for a set amount of time or number of skips!!
• Family Bounceathon - Tag each other to bounce continually for an hour!
• Any other idea welcome!!

Ask family and friends to sponsor you - donate on this community page and make sure your sponsors post a message with your name and challenge when donating!!

Below was the situation we were in last year so be glad we're no longer in lockdown and BOUNCE!!!

2020's challenge:

Currently the CF community are staying home and 'shielding' during the coronavirus pandemic.  This lockdown will continue until at least the end of June 2020. As people with CF can't currently go out to exercise (only in their garden) and space at home can be limited, bouncing has become an even more important part of their daily exercise and physiotherapy routine.  Bouncing helps to shift the thick, sticky mucus that builds up in the lungs and other organs of those with the disease.

To lift the spirits, help with their daily physiotherapy and raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, the 'Strawfie Challenge' are launching a 'Bounce 4 CF' campaign.

How to 'Bounce 4 CF'

1. Upload a video bouncing in any way (trampoline, rebounder, space hopper, pogo stick, bouncing with joy, etc.!) make a donation on this page and share the link to this page for others to take part. Use #Bounce4CF.

2. Set yourself a bouncing challenge (bounce continuously for 30 mins, for example) and ask people to sponsor you by donating to this link.

Hoping to see some fun bouncing videos!!

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is fighting for a brighter future for people with CF and their families by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.