When Troy was diagnosed at 3 months old in January 2007 with CF, we read everything available on treating and living with the disease.We read two studies that perked our interest and that Atil could relate to as a freediver. One stated that saltwater therapies, such as surfing or spending a day out on the ocean, help ease the symptoms of CF. The other stated that exercise improves the lung function of individuals with CF.
Atil came up with the idea of raising awareness for CF through a fundraiser centered on his favorite sport—freediving. You spend the whole day on, and in, the water exercising! It is an extreme sport, so he teamed up with Diving for a Cause to bring together some of the top freedivers in the country. The event is July 16 to 23 and is a dream come true for Atil, when Troy was a baby he said he wanted to do this someday when Troy would be old enough to enjoy the event.
As his parents, we strongly believe exposing Troy to watersports is good for breathing in saltwater air, and also his self-esteem and emotional happiness. Below is a youtube link about the fundraiser we are organizing in July. If you are on Facebook can you post it on your page? More then donations it is awareness about CF that we want to raise.
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