Meet Walter van Praag
Mountain climber. Outdoor sportsman. Lives with Cystic Fibrosis.
At 45 years old Walter has already defied the odds. But he doesn’t let that stop him from achieving more. There’s no mountain high enough to keep him living life to the full.
Interview with Walter
Here the details of Walter's life with Cystic Fibrosis.
Words of Encouragement
| 19-Apr-2011 | Walter - keep on climbing those mountains!!!more » Bezayad, Melbourne |
| 28-Apr-2011 | All the best Walter - you give me hope for my granddaughter who has CF (she's only 2 years old)more » Carol Stewart, Adelaide, South Australia |
| 09-Dec-2011 | My lil girl was born on 13/10/11 and has cf your story is a real pick me up atm thanks for shairing it you realy are a cf heromore » Jeffry bransgrove, Toowoomba Qld |
| 30-May-2011 | Walter, you are a true inspiration to all, even those who do not have CF! As a friend, you have touched me in many ways - you have taught me to get out and have a go and as the saying goes, Seize The Day!more » Joe Hupp, Dubbo, NSW |
| 12-Apr-2011 | Walter, we've been following your story for a while and it is such an inspiration. Keep on climbing those mountains.more » Johnno, Mudgee |
| 28-Apr-2011 | Walter,you are amazing. :)more » June Hanson, Bundaberg Australia |
| 28-Apr-2011 | What an inspiration for all those afflicted with Cystic Fibrosis. Absolutely wonderful!more » Marsha, Philadelphia, PA |
| 21-Feb-2012 | Walter, your positivity is inspiring - and absolutely essential!; you are living proof that determination and positivity and healthy living can keep the disease at bay! You give hope to me and my little baby. Thank you and keep up the good fight!more » Natalie Halpin, Brisbane, Australia |
| 18-Apr-2011 | You are a true hero & such an inspiration to all the lives you touch. Proud to be one of your many friends who love you. Keep coughing & keep inspiring us, xmore » Ree Loane Trebilco-Loane, Devonport |
| 19-Apr-2011 | Walter, I loved listening to your story of triumph and persistance to make the best out of life! Thank-you!
more » Tegan, Sunbury |
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people have already seized the day
As a former member of the CFA Board I'm acutely aware how difficult fund-raising is for this insideous disease. So, any support is welcome. In fact, raising money is hard at the best of times for any charity..especially so in these difficult times. CF still doesn't have a cure, and although life expectancy is getting better, it's still a case of not being able to breathe for sufferers..it's important that we try to improve these peoples lives.
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