Coughing the Distance trailer

Coughing the Distance
Paris to Istanbul with Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis is a disease that affects the mucous membranes, causening thickening of phlegm.
This leads to bacterial infections which cause permanent lung damage
Diagnosis occurs in early childhood and without a daily barrage of antibiotics and medicine the sufferer will not live past their teens.
Even with the best of care, life expectancy is 35
Walter van Praag, diagnosed at 10, aged 42: On 28 th of July, 2007, Walter and his team rode East out of Paris. Their awareness ride took them through 12 European countries. Each with its own challenges and obstacles
As well as many rewards and surprises
Ultimately though, their goal was to reach Istanbul by October.
Altogether the journey took 72 days and 3495 kilometres.
And all with only 50% lung capacity.

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Nonprofits & Activism

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• Paris
• batavus
• istanbul
• cystic
• fibrosis
• cf
• awareness
• inspirational
• bicycle
• walter
• praag

[frannjamin]

Hello!

My name is Fran & am an intern at the American Lung Association-Southeast Florida. I just watched your video & think that it's great. I'm part of a team trying to develop a site specifically for lung health issues & would really like for you to consider posting your video at our site: thelungchallenge . com We're hoping to use this site to educate and increase awareness. Please do not hesitate to send me a message if you do decide to post your video or if you have any questions.