On Sunday August 12, Adrian Spry will run the Sun-Herald City2Surf for Cystic Fibrosis NSW. The Waterloo local is an artist and teacher, a keen road-runner and member of the Ravens running group. He has competed in recent Sydney Half Marathons as well as this year’s Sun Run from Dee Why to Manly. He’s looking forward to taking up the 14km challenge on behalf of a cause he believes in.
Originally a parent self-help group, Cystic Fibrosis NSW has gradually employed a growing staff of professionals to provide a range of support services, an information and education service, and an advocacy service.
The organisation has a vision of people living lives unaffected by CF, a mission to improve the quality of life for people with CF and their carers, and a goal to support services, education and research to benefit people with CF. It provides a home visiting support service, which includes a range of counselling services as well as practical support and treatment in the home to lighten the load of families caring for a child or young person with CF. It has a Peer Support Program and a Country Outreach service.
It also raises funds for research, which are directed to the Australian Cystic Fibrosis Research Trust.
“Sometimes we think it’s hard to run, but think how hard it is for someone living with Cystic Fibrosis,” Adrian said. “I’m inspired to do something that might just make a difference for someone who can’t breathe without effort.”
