ABOUT THE CF BASS
THE PURPOSE OF THE CF BASS
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This bass was the project of a Respiratory Therapist and woodworker/luthier in the Grand Rapids, MI area who is committed to helping others, and wanted to play a bigger part in helping find a cure for Cystic Fibrosis. The bass was intended to be a graphic, artistic representation of one aspect of CF. Namely, the mucus in the lungs.
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FOR SALE!!!
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The bass will be sold through a 7 day online auction on eBay, running from Oct 1-7. The proceeds from the sale will be used to continue Hunt For a Cure's mission of supporting research to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. A live link to the auction will be posted on this site once the auction begins. Includes custom hard sided travel case and display stand.
WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS
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Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time.
In people with CF, a defective gene causes a thick, sticky buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
In the lungs, the mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria leading to infections, extensive lung damage, and eventually, respiratory failure.
In the pancreas, the mucus prevents the release of digestive enzymes that allow the body to break down food and
absorb vital nutrients.
Symptoms of CF
People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:
Very salty-tasting skin
Persistent coughing, at times with phlegm
Frequent lung infections including pneumonia or bronchitis
Wheezing or shortness of breath
Poor growth or weight gain in spite of a good appetite
Frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty with bowel movements
Male infertility
HUNT FOR A CURE
MISSION:
The mission of the Hunt for a Cure organization is to
assist with the funding to cure or control cystic
fibrosis and to improve the quality of life of those with the disease
Hunt for a Cure is a 501 (c)(3) organization dedicated to raising awareness, and research funds to cure Cystic Fibrosis.
Why hunt for a cure?
Pete Odland founded Hunt for a Cure (HFC) in 2001 in honor of his four-year-old son, Dylan, who has cystic fibrosis (CF). When Pete learned of his son’s terminal disease, he knew he had to join the fight to cure CF. The next couple years Pete helped with the existing
fundraisers, but Pete wanted to do more. One day while sitting in his tree stand he came up with the idea of HFC. Pete couldn’t wait to get started. Because his
enthusiasm was contagious he soon had a committee of highly ambitious and dedicated people. With a strong committee assembled, success was only a matter of time.
Pete and the board of directors of HFC are passionate about continuing to make HFC a major force in finding the eventual cure of cystic fibrosis. We hope you will join us in our Hunt for a Cure!
