May is the month dedicated to raising awareness of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) internationally.
As part of the ’65 Roses’ campaign, this year’s 65 Roses Day takes place on Friday 27 May.
65 Roses aims to raise $65,000 to provide care to children and young adults living with CF and to fund research that will one day, find a cure for this devastating disease.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease, which affects nearly 4,000 children and young adults living in Australia. It is as common as childhood leukaemia but whereas over 95% of cases of childhood Leukaemia are cured, there is still no cure for CF.
Businesses and volunteers have rallied around the campaign to help raise funds and increase awareness for this disease.
WAFEX, Australia’s leading importer of fresh roses began their relationship with Cystic Fibrosis over eight years ago when former WAFEX Director, Adrian Parsons observed that 65 Roses Day fundraising did not involve fresh roses.
After initiating a number of fundraising activities involving fresh roses, WAFEX now supports all Cystic Fibrosis WA (CFWA) fundraising and events throughout the year including the donation and supply of fresh roses for 65 Roses Day.
WAFEX National Manager, Daniel Stean says, “We are once again delighted to partner with Cystic Fibrosis WA for 65 Roses Day. It’s an excellent platform to raise funds for an important charity along with bringing the beauty of fresh roses to the general public.”
CFWA CEO, Nigel Barker says, “Our organisation greatly appreciates the strong, ongoing sponsorship from WAFEX that will help us achieve our goal this year of raising $65,000.”
Roses for 65 Roses Day will be sold by CFWA volunteers at $5 per stem, or $50 for 12 roses, throughout Western Australia.
Locations – Sale of Roses on Friday 27 May 2016:
- Perth CBD, throughout
- Fremantle Markets
- Subiaco Train Station
- Karrinyup Shopping Centre, Karrinyup
- Belmont Forum Shopping Centre, Belmont
- Altone Park Shopping Centre, Beechboro
- Waterford Plaza, Waterford
- Ocean Keys Shopping Centre, Clarkson
- Stockland Bull Creek Shopping Centre, Bull Creek
- Southlands Boulevarde, Willetton
- Regional areas including Albany, Geraldton, Esperance and Busselton
For further information on 65 Roses Day or to donate www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/wa/65roses
