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. Currently, half of those with CF will not live past age 41.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.

Our son Theo was diagnosed with CF when he was 3 weeks old and by the time of this run he will be 3 years old.  He has kept well so far by a combination of daily physio, at least 5 different medications a day, a brilliant team at our local hospital, and the love and care of his family.  At any time though he could pick up a bug which lands him in hospital, causing irreparable damage to his lungs.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust campaigns hard on behalf of the CF community and funds research into new and life changing drugs.  The medical advances just in the last 10 years are astonishing and we hope that the big discovery will come in time for Theo.