THE AUSTIN HILL PROJECT“Tackling Cystic Fibrosis”THE AUSTIN HILL PROJECT

“Finding a Way for Ported Kids to Play”

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QU RUGBY

ustin Hill is a n amazing 15 year old boy from Colorado Springs, CO. Austin is a

bright, charismatic and interesting young man who loves sports. Prior to being diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis Austin was an avid rugby and lacrosse player.

The typical CF operation has left him with a port-a-cath in his chest about 3 inches from his heart, Austin was advised to drop out of sports all together. Austin.

Sadly, as Austin’s friends have filtered in and out of a variety of sports, he is left with no alternative but to watch his peers participate from the sidelines.

Quinnipiac Rugby has now committed to the Austin Hill Project. Each month for meds, medical treatment, transportation and lost wages from his family rotating to be with their son costs the Hill’s $275,000 with a breakdown copay of $31,000.

As a result Quinnipiac Rugby has created two teams to compete online and in social media to raise $31,000 which will go toward bringing Austin and his family out for the Harvard game on April 4th, 2015 cover their lodging and provide Austin a service dog with paid training to give him a friend in the hospital while he is in for his month long stays.

Spring of 2015 Quinnipiac vs Harvard

April 4, 2015

TEAM HILLIN’ IT

TEAM AUSTIN-TACIOUS

How can you and your team help?

Our players are receiving online donations and working with several on-campus groups to fundraise and also approaching larger national partners like the Boomer Esiason Foundation for Cystic Fibrosis, Southwest Airlines and Boss Dogs.

The players are in competition for the most supporters so you can pick a team online without donating or you can choose to give.

ORTWEET @AustinHill508 daily

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WHO IS AUSTIN HILL?

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The Austin Hill Project needs YOU!

Freshmen Maggie Myles, Rachel Wrinn and Senior Allison Gnys listen to Austin Hill explain the process and purpose of his port a cath post game against Air Force Academy.

Austin’s Colorado Springs Tigers Rugby Team

FACT: 30,000 Children and Adults suffer from CF

Austin’s Colorado Springs Lacrosse Team

What is Cystic Fibrosis? Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:

1 clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and2 obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body

break down and absorb food.

In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Statistics

1 About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.2 More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.3 More than 45% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.4 The predicted median age of survival for a person with CF is in the late

30s.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters — patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff, we are making a difference.

Together, we can “Tackle Cystic Fibrosis” Will you support us?

The Challenges Through marketing research, it appears that such devices or protective gear does exist for CF patients like Austin. Many hospitals maintain the capability and the resources but more often than not, families with CF patients suffer greatly due to mountains of medical bills. The chest protector for sports becomes less of a priority and is not covered by insurance companies.