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Shaliqua Garrett
Shaliqua Garrett
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.
This opportunity is very important to me because on March 25,2015 my best friend Camille Hill lost and won her battle with CF. When I say lost, I am referring to the actual loss of such a beautiful young lady. But I say won because the fight is over and now, she is free. She was 24 years old, with so much more life to live but God had other plans for her. She was one of the strongest people I know, fighting such a tough battle since she was born and not losing faith in one day finding a cure. I promised her that no matter where I am in life that I would always continue to participate as much as I can within the CF foundation. I also participate yearly in the CF Great Strides Walk as well. But I am honored to take on this challenge to help the foundation in another way.
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.
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.
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!
This opportunity is very important to me because on March 25,2015 my best friend Camille Hill lost and won her battle with CF. When I say lost, I am referring to the actual loss of such a beautiful young lady. But I say won because the fight is over and now, she is free. She was 24 years old, with so much more life to live but God had other plans for her. She was one of the strongest people I know, fighting such a tough battle since she was born and not losing faith in one day finding a cure. I promised her that no matter where I am in life that I would always continue to participate as much as I can within the CF foundation. I also participate yearly in the CF Great Strides Walk as well. But I am honored to take on this challenge to help the foundation in another way.
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.
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.
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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