*Specific Purpose: To inform my classmates about cystic fibrosis and how severe it really is. *Thesis Statement: Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that is slowly killing our children and the question is how can we help these children in their times of need? Introduction Attention-getter: How many people love children? how would you feel if you knew that a mass majority of our youth has been born with and/or died from cystic fibrosis? Preview: Today I will be discussing the what is cystic fibrosis, how it affects our youth, and ways to back to those we have lost. Body I.
First main point – What is Cystic Fibrosis? A. Cystic Fibrosis is a life long hereditary disease that causes thick mucus within the lungs making it difficult to breathe and leads to lung infections. Some symptoms are slow growth, NO bowel movement for atleast 24 hours of life, congestion, weight loss and/or complicated weight gain. B. This disease from a autosomal recessive pattern within the parents genes that affects the child from birth. Mutations from the CTFR genes causes the chloride ions to function improperly which leads to the dysfunction of the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
Transition: Since this disease is hereditary, you can see that is affects our children from birth. Not even giving them a chance to live their lives the way a child should. Everyday we hear about children having diseases but have you really thought about how is truly affects our youth? II. Second main point- How does cystic fibrosis affect our youth? A. Cystic Fibrosis is mainly found in Causcasian children, very few African Americans, and even fewer in other races. This disease is frequently found in children, rarely in teenagers, and almost never in adults. B.
These infected children can not be exposed to certain things such as: dust, smoke, dirt, mold, smoke from fire places, specific household chemicals, etc. Those factors prevent these kids from living a normal life as they should from simply having family memories by the fireplace to helping mommy clean up their own rooms. They are also accompanied by many medicines and other treatments to help them with the comfort of cystic fibrosis. Transition: Now that we have discussed the ways this disease affects our youth, lets dig deeper into the ways we as a whole can help these children in their times of need.
III. Third main point- How do we give back to those we have lost and those who are still living? A. One of the most important ways to give back to children who have died are the active activities led by certain foundations such as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or the Cystic Fibrosis Lifestyle Foundation. This foundation has many branches around the country and does CF walks, CF cycle for life, CF climb and more. Also helping volunteer by raising awareness and letting people know that this disease needs a cure and the only way to do that is to be aware, donate your time, and perhaps a few dollars. B.
A beneficial way to give back to those whom are still alive would be to go to the hospitals and visit the children. These children know they have family support and maybe even friends; but there is nothing in this world like having someone who barely knows you coming to make sure that your day is just a little brighter. It gives these kids joy to know that people do care besides their families and that people give their time to ensure that although this disease is killing you, it can not take away your happiness. Conclusion Summary: This disease is a unfortunate deal that infants and children must deal with.
Everyday we hear about these diseases and it really does not affect us until it is someone that we know. I propose to you that you do not wait until the disease or a disease has caught up to your family to deal with a situation as such. Start now with putting a smile on a childs face or becoming invovled in cancer walks to just show that you care. Memorable Statement: Cystic Fibrosis is/has/will take away our precious and innocent children. It is the sad truth that we must face but if you are sad, then who will make the children happy in the midst of their despair.
So I ask you today what will you do to ensure the happiness of a dying child? *Note: I will elaborate more within the slides.
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