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Best Auto and Tire is a proud sponsor of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. We have raised thousands of dollars over the past several years in hopes that a cure will someday be found. This year is no exception, we are raising money and will be walking in the Great Strides Walk at the Little Rock Zoo on May 16, 2015. Please come join us at the Great Strides Walk or come by and purchase some of the goodies that we have for sale. You can also come by and donate to the cause if you would like. Donations and support are greatly appreciated!

What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease that primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. An estimated 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide) have CF.
In people with CF, a defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:
Clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections.
Obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down food and absorb vital nutrients.
In the 1950s, few children with CF lived to attend elementary school. Since then, tremendous progress in understanding and treating CF has led to dramatic improvements in the length and quality of life for those with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Written on Friday, May 1, 2015 by Permalink |