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I am being honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at a special event recognizing outstanding professionals in my community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise money to help the Foundation realize its mission of curing cystic fibrosis (CF) and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives.
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, because of Foundation-supported research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is over 50. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.
I have been involved with the Foundation for a few years now, and this is a wonderful opportunity for me to not only learn more about CF and its challenges, but to also be an advocate. My family has a direct connection with CF, as my niece, Mabel Smith, is challenged on a daily basis with Cystic Fibrosis. Mabel is eight years old now and continues to crush every obstacle that comes her way! Unfortunately, even with all the recent advancements in treatment, Mabel is faced with a rare mutation that leaves many of the current treatments ineffective. This is all the more reason that we need to keep fighting for a cure and supporting the Foundation!
Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.
To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
I am being honored by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at a special event recognizing outstanding professionals in my community. In accepting this distinction, I have committed to raise money to help the Foundation realize its mission of curing cystic fibrosis (CF) and providing all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives.
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Sixty years ago, children with CF usually did not live long enough to attend elementary school. Today, because of Foundation-supported research and care, the median survival age of people with CF is over 50. Working alongside the CF community, the CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF. Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis – a life free from the burden of this disease – and we will not leave anyone behind.
I have been involved with the Foundation for a few years now, and this is a wonderful opportunity for me to not only learn more about CF and its challenges, but to also be an advocate. My family has a direct connection with CF, as my niece, Mabel Smith, is challenged on a daily basis with Cystic Fibrosis. Mabel is eight years old now and continues to crush every obstacle that comes her way! Unfortunately, even with all the recent advancements in treatment, Mabel is faced with a rare mutation that leaves many of the current treatments ineffective. This is all the more reason that we need to keep fighting for a cure and supporting the Foundation!
Please help me meet my fundraising goal by making a donation. By supporting my fundraising efforts, you have an opportunity in your lifetime to be part of ending this disease. Please consider joining us and help make medical history.
To learn more about CF and the CF Foundation, visit www.cff.org. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those with cystic fibrosis. Thank you for supporting the mission of the CF Foundation!
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