A MARMION teacher will turn her school red this Friday to raise awareness about cystic fibrosis.
Beckii Haines, who teaches pre-primary at Marmion Primary School, has co-ordinated a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis WA's annual 65 roses campaign on May 29.
On Friday, the school community will wear red and fundraise through a "make and sell" stall, after-school picnic and silent auction of artwork.
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READ NOWMs Haines said having a student with the disease prompted her to learn more about cystic fibrosis and spread awareness.
"I think the most shocking part for me is how CF affects a person's entire life " their nutrition, their exercise, their daily schedule, it's everything," she said.
"As a school, it's nice to feel that we are trying to make a difference and raise awareness and put money towards services for those families that are dealing with it every day."
May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.
For more information, visit www.cystic-fibrosis.org.au.