Article: Cystic fibrosis patient raises funds, hope

BRIAN ABERBACK, STAFF WRITER
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
05-04-2005

Cystic fibrosis patient raises funds, hope
By BRIAN ABERBACK, STAFF WRITER
Date: 05-04-2005, Wednesday
Section: LOCAL
Edtion: All Editions

MAHWAH - Debra Ravettine knows firsthand the long-term effects of cystic fibrosis on a patient's body and wallet.

Ravettine, 44, has taken hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of medication and spent thousands more on medical supplies since she was diagnosed at age 18 with the progressive genetic disorder.

"People really have no idea how costly this disease is," Ravettine said.

The township resident is hoping to raise awareness through her role as chairwoman of the New Jersey State ...

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