This Friday 29 May is 65 Roses Day. Cystic Fibrosis in Australia is conducting this national appeal to help children and young adults living with cystic fibrosis.

65 Roses Day is the primary campaign that generates awareness of the illness, raises vital funds to help people living with cystic fibrosis, and funds critical research projects in the quest to find a cure.

Cystic Fibrosis Australia's CEO Terry Stewart said, 'We hope Australian's everywhere will support the 65 Roses Day Appeal and help us to continue to provide specialised services to people living with cystic fibrosis and their families. The funds raised will also help support critical research projects into this debilitating illness. With the support of the community our researchers will move closer toward finding a cure,' he said.

On Friday 29 May, purchase 65 Roses Day merchandise including wrist bands, pins, pens and other merchandise.

Ambassador Virginia Gay said, 'I can't think of a more valuable contribution than raising money that will help give kids a chance at life. We can all give a little or purchase merchandise. We have the power to raise vital funds that will help to improve critical health outcomes for children and young adults and importantly, help scientists to continue their search for a cure,' Gay said.

Cystic Fibrosis Australia's CEO Terry Stewart said, 'There are children and young adults in every state and territory of Australia who suffer this debilitating illness. There is no cure. Only with the help of the community, can we ensure every Australian living with cystic fibrosis can have the very best care until we can find the cure. Australians are generous people and although these are difficult times, we still desperately need the support of the Australian community.'