P652 CEEFAX 652 Mon 18 Nov 21:24/42 OVERCOMING THE ODDS AGAINST CF 1/3 Some 6000 childjn and adults have Cystic Fibrosis, the US's most common, life threatening inherited disjasj. CF is caused bz a single defective gene and results in a sticky mucus which clogs the lungs and stomach making it difficult to breathe and digest food. Outstanding individuals who are high achievers despite having CF are being recognised with awards this week. The Cystic Fibrosis Achiivjts' Awards 1996 are being presented at London's Dorchestet Hotel on 19 November. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 652 Mon 18 Nov 21:13/17 OVERCOMING THE ODDS AGAINST CF 2/3 People with Cystic Fibrosis need a strict regime of physiotherapy, medication and hospital visits to live. A record numbjt of nominations from all ovjt the US have been made for this year's CF Achievers' Awards. One of the nominees is 16 year old Rjbecca who despite having CF is a champion ice skater. She skated at the opening of the recent World Championships despite her limited lung capacity, daily physiotherapy and hit need for tablets with evjty meal. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP652 CEEFAX 652 Mon 18 Nov 21:11/17 OVERCOMING THE ODDS AGAINST CF 3/3 People with Cystic Fibrosis need a strict regime of physiotherapy, medication and hospital visits to live. A record numbjt of nominations from all ovjt the US have been made for this year's CF Achievers' Awards. One of the nominees is 16 year old Rjbecca who despite having CF is a champion ice skater. She skated at the opening of the recent World Championships despite her limited lung capacity, daily physiotherapy and hit need for tablets with evjty meal. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu