Marzotto on track against cystic fibrosis

Uniting his passion for bikes and speed with solidarity in the fight against cystic fibrosis, and helping to promote the values and the commitment of the FFC (Foundation for Research into Cystic Fibrosis) to bike fans and the general public; after his experience in 2009 in the CIV domestic racing series on a Kawasaki, the Italian entrepreneur and keen bike racer Matteo Marzotto (currently president of the Italian National Tourist Board) this year has opted for a major International series - the Triumph ParkinGO Trophy - as a showcase to make people more aware of CF and the programmes of the FFC.

Marzotto is co-founder, vice-president and testimonial for the FFC, the only Onlus institute in Italy, whose main aim is to promote and finance medical research projects to help improve the duration and the quality of life of CF patients and defeat what has become the most widespread genetic disease in the Western world.

During the last Superbike race weekend 40 people from FFC, all bike fans, were present at Misano: young CF sufferers, donors and FFC delegates from all over Italy, offering T-shirts and caps to race fans.

Matteo also spoke about the FFC in a press conference for the Adopt-A-Rider initiative, of which FFC is charity partner, held on Saturday in the SBK Paddock Show.

For more information on FFC, click on: www.fibrosicisticaricerca.it