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Why GeeTramp supports Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

2 minutes read Written by the GeeTramp team
Why GeeTramp supports Cystic Fibrosis Queensland

How we got involved

Cystic Fibrosis Queensland Limited approached us in 2018. Through a passionate advocate, they educated our team on what life looks like for kids and young adults living with cystic fibrosis, and on the role daily exercise plays in managing the condition. We've been supporting them ever since.

What surprised us about cystic fibrosis

  • There is no cure.
  • Life expectancy is short, typically less than 40 years.
  • People with CF are encouraged not to socialise with others who have it, because of cross-infection risk.
  • The treatment regime is fatiguing and includes around 80 tablets per day.
  • CF is not covered by NDIS as a chronic illness.
  • There is no dedicated state or federal government funding stream.

What Cystic Fibrosis Queensland does

  • Operates as a charity, fundraising in the community and pursuing private and government grants and corporate support.
  • Provides welfare and equipment for families and individuals living with CF in Queensland.

Why a trampoline matters for someone with CF

  • Daily airway clearance is part of standard CF care. Bouncing helps with airway and lung clearance, sputum mobilisation and cardiopulmonary performance.
  • Of all the daily must-dos, the trampoline is one of the few that kids actually look forward to.
  • It's a genuine medical-adjacent benefit, not a marketing line. The respiratory team at any CF clinic will explain this in more detail than we can.

What we contribute

  • We were a key partner in the Cystic Fibrosis Queensland fundraising program "Bounce 2 Breathe", before COVID-19 paused it.
  • We use our brand and post-sales material to raise awareness.
  • For each lifestyle photo our customers share with us that we use on social media, we donate ten dollars to Cystic Fibrosis.
  • We participate in corporate fundraising events when invited.

CF organisations across Australia

If you want a deeper look at what life with CF involves, the film Five Feet Apart is a thoughtful watch. It is a love story between two teens living with CF.