Over 11,000 stems of roses were sold, which raised over AUD $50,000 to provide care to children and young adults living with CF and to fund research that will one day find a cure for this disease. Australian cut flower company, WAFEX, helped raise the money.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease, which affects nearly 4,000 children and young adults living in Australia. It is as common as childhood leukaemia, but whereas over 95% of cases of childhood Leukaemia are cured, there is still no cure for CF.

Businesses and volunteers have rallied around the campaign to help raise funds and increase awareness for this disease.

WAFEX, a leading importer of fresh roses into Australia, began their relationship with Cystic Fibrosis over eight years ago when former WAFEX Director, Adrian Parsons, observed that 65 Roses Day fundraising did not involve fresh roses.

WAFEX National Manager, Daniel Stean, says, “We are delighted that we partnered with Cystic Fibrosis WA for 65 Roses Day. It’s an excellent platform to raise funds for an important charity along with bringing the beauty of fresh roses to the general public.”

CFWA CEO, Nigel Barker, adds, “Our organisation greatly appreciates the strong, ongoing sponsorship from WAFEX that will help us achieve this sum of money.”

Roses for 65 Roses Day were sold by CFWA volunteers at $5 per stem, or $50 for a dozen roses, throughout Western Australia.

For more information, visit: www.cysticfibrosis.org.au/wa/65roses