about 65 red roses

Eva Markvoort, also known as 65 red roses,  was a young woman who lived, fought and in the end lost her battle with cystic fibrosis.  Eva’s contributions to CF awareness are absolutely incredible and we will be wearing her colour, red, in dedication to her memory this year.  Eva’s legacy lives on through the critically acclaimed documentary, 65_RedRoses.  I urge you to spend some time to experience life with Cystic Fibrosis through Eva Markvoort. She is an inspiration to me and her refusal to quit will push me through the Rockies.

Click here to watch 65_RedRoses at cbc.ca

Eva Dien Brine Markvoort … what a life! She lived passionately, with purpose, and died on Saturday, March 27. She left a legacy of love and made a difference in the lives of thousands of people both in her personal life and in her online community. Eva’s life, almost 26 years long, was defined by her challenges related to cystic fibrosis. She knew how to live for the moment and her magnetic personality drew people in at every turn. Eva took nothing for granted and she had no time for complainers. Her life was full of vibrant moments and she appreciated all the beautiful aspects of her surroundings, constantly adjusting to the limitations presented by her health. Eva filled every room she entered, she engaged herself in the present and she learned to turn the most challenging situations into positive experiences. She was a force! Eva has enriched the lives of her parents, Janet Brine and Bill Markvoort, her siblings Annie and Hunter, her loving extended family of aunts, uncles and cousins, and her dearest core ‘team’. Eva’s family expresses their gratitude for the tremendous support provided by friends, family, neighbours, colleagues, the medical team, and Eva’s online community.

“The greatest thing you will ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return”
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