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This Sunday marks the 2009 Great Strides™: Taking the Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis fundraising event. This walk has become one of the largest national fundraising events in Canada and includes thousands of co-workers, friends and families who come together each year as a community to help find a cure or an effective control for Cystic Fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the most common, fatal genetic disease that affects the digestive system and lungs in children and young adults. Not only does CF block the absorption of adequate nutrients from foods, the disease severely affecgreatstridests the lungs and in time respiratory problems become increasingly severe and life-threatening.

This year’s event will be held at the Toronto Zoo from 8:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. on May 31st and CTV’s Tom Brown will be joining participants for this day of family fun. If you collect a minimum of $25.00 in pledges (per participant) you will receive entrance to the Toronto Zoo, a map, walk activities, a FREE lunch, a loot bag (for children only) and access to a special show. Best of all, you will be helping to find a cure for this terrible disease that affects the lives of many children and young adults each day.

Last year, $1.73 million was raised to support vital Cystic Fibrosis programs. And over the years, this walk has proven to be a great opportunity for local supporters to make a difference in the lives of people who live with cystic fibrosis everyday.