Brave campaigner

Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Inspirational. CF warrior. Catalyst.

Emmah Money is a dynamo when it comes to advocating for people with cystic fibrosis, a life-limiting condition that she was born with.

In her role as ambassador for the Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, she has helped raise $50,000 for research into a cure for the genetic disease.

Thanks in part to Emmah’s efforts, people with cystic fibrosis now have access to life-enhancing drugs, including one which was added to the PBS after years of campaigning.

As it stands, people with cystic fibrosis (CF) are not expected to live past the age of 38.

“I am hopeful that in my lifetime CF will stand for Cure Found and I will be able to see my children grow into adults,” Emmah says.

She uses her own remarkable story to both shine the light on cystic fibrosis and give hope to children struggling with bullying and other adversity.

Emmah was placed up for adoption after doctors told her birth parents that she was unlikely to survive.

She rose above relentless bullying while she was growing up, and she defied the odds to become a parent.

“I seek to empower kids to understand that, despite adversity, they can rise up and make a difference in their own communities,” Emmah says.

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. The Cure4 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation will use its grant to raise awareness through the development of a cystic fibrosis education program in schools.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here