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Sophia’s Story: The Future Sophia Deserves

When Sophia was born, her mum Sarah never imagined her little girl might not live past 40.Ā 

Born early and small, Sophia struggled to feed and gain weight, but her symptoms seemed like those of many newborns. Then came the call: the heel prick test had picked up something serious. Sophia had cystic fibrosis, one of the most common life-limiting genetic conditions in Australia.Ā 

Now eight, Sophia does daily physiotherapy, takes dozens of tablets with food, and avoids simple colds that could land her in hospital. Even a mild illness could mean weeks of IV antibiotics and permanent lung damage.Ā 

While treatment has improved dramatically, it’s not enough. Children with cystic fibrosis still face shortened lives.Ā 

At Children’s Medical Research Institute, Professor Leszek Lisowski is working on a potential gene therapy that could change everything — a single injection that corrects the genetic error at the root of cystic fibrosis.Ā 

Sarah says she holds onto that hope every day. Because every child deserves a full life, and every breath matters.Ā 

Donate now and support the research that could change Sophia’s future.Ā 

Funds raised over the years

Biggest Donor

Jean-ius Donor

$257

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Anonymous, for donating an incredible $257 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

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$2,452

You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!

Biggest Donor

Anonymous

$257

Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Anonymous, for donating an incredible $257 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.

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Hours of research

Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.

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$104

Sarah Cisca

Amazing work Sophia! We are so proud of you. Keep shinning bright gorgeous girl! Love always, the Cisca family xxx

1 month ago

$104

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Manuela Brticevich

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$23

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Jardel St. John’s 6 Red We Got You

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Daniella Frino

Such a beautiful girl! Thanks for being Joseph’s CF bestie! You should be proud of yourself!

1 month ago

$57

Caroline Saliba

Good luck & all the best for your little girl. From Sophia Semaans (yr1)) grand parents

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Christine Jabbour

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Anonymous

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Ashley Semaan

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$106

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Tanja Djorda

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$257

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Anonymous

All the best for a medical breakthrough in Sophia's lifetime and thank you for having the courage to tell your story.

1 month ago

$23

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B Taylor

1 month ago

$56

Vijay Yadav

1 month ago

$28

Anonymous

With love from figtree little peoples 🩷

1 month ago

$57

Anonymous

1 month ago

$12

Anonymous

Good luck beautiful girl wish you well

1 month ago

$56

Katherine Rudd

2 months ago

$110

Betty Jones

I’m so proud of you my little warrior xxx

2 months ago

$57

Krystal Alone

You are amazing Sophia

3 months ago

$106

Sharee Head

You are an inspiration Sophia, keep fighting beautiful girl!

3 months ago