Why 65 Roses?
"65 Roses" comes from the folklore story of a little boy’s effort to pronounce his sister’s condition; Cystic Fibrosis. Instead he called it "65 Roses".
The rose is the national symbol of Cystic Fibrosis. Roses are often considered the ultimate expression of natural beauty, their magnificent bloom and fragrance, juxtaposed on a thorny stem, have captured imaginations for centuries. As a living thing roses can endure harsh conditions, but flourish with care and attention.
Many parallels can be drawn between the rose and a person with CF. The condition Cystic Fibrosis imposes harsh conditions on the lives of those who suffer with it, yet there is a resilience and charm about each person as a result of their struggle and connection with the beauty of life.
For these reasons the red rose has been adopted as the national symbol for Cystic Fibrosis in Australia.
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| 65 Roses Song |
| CF Research |
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| Joels Story |
Testimonials
“I'd just like to say thanks to you guys for raising awareness for CF. It’s great to know at least some people know what it means! I'm really open about my CF and think it's great that we can get the message out into the community. I love being different to everyone else and I know that in a lot of ways I'm so much luckier than many of my peers. I've learnt to be patient, tolerant and take everything in my stride. Along with my friends and family, its organisations like this that remind you why you get up each day. Thanks so much your work is truly appreciated.”
Nikki Fields
National Sponsor of
Cystic Fibrosis Australia
