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Only five states in the country have mandatory testing, and Michigan is not one of them." Pre-screenings, though impor- tant, won't solve the problem. Cur- rently, scientists are exploring the "gene therapy" approach to cur- ing CF. It entails the transfer of a normal CF gene, attached to a simple cold virus, into the dam- aged airways of the patient. The virus is altered so it can no longer replicate and spread, but the normal CF gene still can pro- duce the proteins necessary for healthy (not sticky) secretions in the lungs. The gene therapy approach has met with moderate success. Dr. Simon says scientists are having a difficult time administering suf- ficient amounts of the healthy gene, and some patients have ex- perienced irritations, most likely due to the virus. Also, the thera- peutic effect is short-lived. "Some of the other treatments could come within the decade, but gene therapy could take a while," Dr. Simon says. "Only time will tell what impact it has." Pulmozyme — which Ari and Mr. Levine both take — is hailed by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation as "the first new drug therapy for CF in 30 years." Approved by the Food and Drug Administration, it helps thin mucus, reduces the number of respiratory infections and improves functioning of the lungs. The Roths are among thou- sands involved with the Cystic Fi- brosis Foundation, based in Bethesda, Md. The Foundation, established in 1955, raises mon- ey to find a cure for the disease. It also serves as an advocacy group for those whose insurance com- panies won't cover costs for the ex- pense treatments. As members of the Foundation in Michigan, the Roths, along with Claire Chambers of Bloonifield Hills, helped co-chair a November benefit at the Ritz Carlton in Dearborn. The evening brought in $49,000. Mr. Levine also supports CF re- search. In fact, when he moved to Michigan for his job at Chrysler, he came with several goals. One was to volunteer for the Founda- tion. Another was to serve as an ad- visor for BBYO. Still another was to become more active with Fed- eration's Young Adult Division, Hillel of Metro Detroit and the B'nai B'rith Leadership Network. He's achieved all of the above, but his pastimes don't end there. Mr. Levine plays tennis every Tuesday night, and he describes his social calendar as "complete- ly packed." "Right now in my life," he says "I'm doing exactly what I want to do. I've been keeping an impres- sive schedule. I don't mean to brag, but I've been really burning the candle at both ends. "What frustrates me? I don't know. I'm just happy. The people who look for what's wrong in their lives really upset me, I guess. There's too much to be happy about. There really is. "Maybe I'm just lucky. 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