EXTRA,  FEATURES,  September 2025

Breathing hard to breathe easy

Adam Ball’s 13 Lake Challenge for Cystic Fibrosis

When I was born, I was given a life expectancy of 30 because I was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), a genetic condition causing thick mucus affecting lungs, digestive system and ability to breathe. That number stayed in the background of my life for a long time.

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