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covery will greatly aid the search to find the gene itself. When the responsible gene is identified, scientists expect it will be possible to diagnose the disease early in pregnancy. It may also disclose ways of treating the disease more effectively.
Of the money donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 35 percent goes to research and medical care, 26 percent to public and professional information and education and 14 percent to community services, according to Mrs. Raney. “So a significant portion of contributions collected here will go to research programs, rather than administration.”
And research is desperately needed. Cystic fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children and adults in the United States. It is inherited and incurable. It attacks the lungs and digestive system by producing an abnormal amount of thick, sticky mucus which interferes with breathing and with the absorption of food. Although the life expectancy for half of CF’s victims has risen to 21 years of age, CF remains fatal. One person in 20, or 10 million Americans, are carriers of the gene that can cause this chronic disease. Currently there is no accurate test for identifying carriers.
Mrs. Raney will lead volunteers in a door-to-door canvass in Rappahannock which will begin after the broadcast of Alex on April 23. Those who are missed but would like to donate can send tax deductible contributions to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, in care of Virginia Raney, Route 1, Box 23, Flint Hill, Va. 22627. In addition, during the telecast on April 23, the Virginia Chap
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