Cystic Fibrbrosis Walk-A-Thon
A TSDMA Tradition.
What Is
Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited
chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000
children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective
gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick,
sticky mucus that:
- clogs the lungs and leads to
life-threatening lung infections; and
- obstructs the pancreas and
stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
In the 1950s, few children with
cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in
research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for
children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to
live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Symptoms
of Cystic Fibrosis
People with CF can have a variety
of symptoms, including:
- very salty-tasting skin;
- persistent coughing, at times
with phlegm;
- frequent lung infections;
- wheezing or shortness of
breath;
- poor growth/weight gain in
spite of a good appetite; and
- frequent greasy, bulky stools
or difficulty in bowel movements.
Statistics
- About 1,000 new cases of
cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
- More than 70% of patients are
diagnosed by age two.
- More than 40% of the CF
patient population is age 18 or older.
- In 2006, the predicted median
age of survival was 37 years.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks
to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters--patients,
families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual
donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.
Event Schedule
Remember: We know you have a very busy schedule, you are not expected to do
it all. Participation is the key, get out there and support TSDMA events the
best you can.
- Rank Promotions
- TSDMA Tournaments
- USGTSDA and Other Tournaments
- Team TSDMA Workouts and Events
- Black Belt Promotions
- April 25th @ 6pm
The Charland Institute
Spring 2008 Black Belt Promotion
- We are trying a new format for our BB promotion this year. Any
TSDMA black belts may attend and of the sessions below for the
training. Only the Saturday graduation is open to the general
public. All sessions are required for all candidates. The Friday and
Saturday May 2&3 sessions are mandatory for all avaialable TSDMA
Black Belts.
- Saturday, March 29th from 10:15am to 12:30pm ~ Graduation
and Demo practice (makeup for those competing in N.E. Regionals)
- Friday April 25th ~ Hyungs and Self Defense Review and
Testing 6-9pm(combined with CIKF gup promotion) Additional
training after the promotion.
- Friday, May 2nd 6-9pm ~ Weapons and Open Hyungs review and
other testing.
- Saturday, May 3rd 1-2:30pm Graduation/Demonstration for the
Public
- Saturday, May 3rd 2:30pm ~ Celebration/Reception @ CIKF
Next TSDMA Interclub
Tournament is on June 8th
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Plan your Black Belt Promotion goal! Knowing that the TSDMA
holds its Black Belt promotions on the first Friday of May and
November, why not plan your goal date?
Speak with your instructor about your club's promotion
procedures and ask his/her help in setting this goal.
Future Black Belt promotions are slated for:
- May 02 & 03, 2008
- November 07, 2008
