Ted is five, loud, outgoing and full of personality. He loves making people laugh, chatting to anyone who will listen and, at Christmas, decorating the tree, hanging lights with his dad and counting down the sleeps until Santa comes.
Before Ted was born, his parents learned they were both carriers of the CF gene. At just two weeks old, Ted was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis.
"We were first-time parents learning how to care for a baby while also trying to understand medications, physio, enzymes, hospital appointments and what it meant to manage a lifelong condition."
~ Ted's Mum, Michele
Your Gift Can Make a Real Difference for Families Like Ted's
could provide a hospital care package to help a family cope with a long admission.
could go towards crisis payments for families going through tough times.
could cover costs of sports, dance or swimming for a child with cystic fibrosis to help them be active and keep their lungs healthy.
could fund two months of home visits to help a family with a new diagnosis to establish routines for airway clearance.
This Christmas, You Can Help Make More Moments Like These Possible.
Your Christmas donation helps provide practical support, trusted advice and life-changing programs that make everyday life with cystic fibrosis a little easier for families like Ted's.
Because of his hard work and support from CFWA, Ted avoided a bronchoscopy this year.
"For our family, that was a huge relief", says Mum Michele.
Thanks to supporters like you, CFWA has been there for Ted and his family every step of the way.
From providing essential equipment and helping his teachers understand his needs, to creating opportunities for connection and support, your generosity helps make life with CF a little easier.
One of those supports is CFWA's Frog Program, which turns daily physiotherapy into a fun challenge where Ted can "cough up his froggies" and earn rewards. The program has helped him stay engaged with his treatment and contributed to this important milestone.
Stories like Ted's show why support from people like you matters.
Will You Give a Gift of Support This Christmas?
Like any mum, when I think about Ted's future, my wishes for him are simple. I want him to grow up. I want him to be happy. I want him to stay as healthy as possible for as long as possible.
And one day, I hope there is a cure so he can live without the daily challenges that CF brings.
