On his own time, he recruits faculty, staff and students to form Health Science Center teams. The teams raise funds, and on the day of the event, they climb 950 steps to the top of the Tower of the Americas, all to help fight cystic fibrosis. The group took home the first-place prize. My son got interested in knowing more about cystic fibrosis, so he started to read about it to find out how it affects kids his age. It was a good learning experience for him.
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.
About 30,000 children and adults in the United States have the disease. The national Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955 to assure the development of a cure and the means to control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Reyes said it's never too early to begin preparing for the November 2001 climb. To join or sponsor one of his Tower Climb teams, call him at ext.