Yoga day for cystic fibrosis clinic
A family yoga class will be held on Tuesday, July 2, from 10am to 11am at Umina Beach Surf Club to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Clinic at Westmead Children's Hospital.
Ruby Sheehan from Umina was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at a week old after needing bowel surgery.
At 2-years-old, she takes over 40 medications a day and spends around two hours every day doing breathing treatments.
"Attending Mini Yoga is a social highlight of her week, as well as a great way of sneaking in extra physiotherapy and teaching her to use her lungs to their full capacity," said yoga teacher Ms Helen Macnair.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects a number of organs in the body, especially the lungs, by clogging them with thick, sticky mucus.
Every four days, a baby in Australia will be born with cystic fibrosis.
There is no cure and the average life expectancy of someone with cystic fibrosis is currently 37.
One in 25 people carry the cystic fibrosis gene and most don't know it.
Class prices for the Family Yoga Class are by donation.
With inquiries, contact Helen 0431 732 143 or helen@uminabeachyoga.com.
Email, 12 Jun 2013
Helen Macnair, Umina Beach Yoga