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May 10, 2012
Take Great Strides to Support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Great Strides: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising event. Tens of thousands of co-workers, friends and family come together each year as one community for one cause – to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis (CF). In 2011, nearly $38 million was raised to support vital CF programs. More than 100,000 walkers will walk at 600 sites nationwide to support Great Strides. In cities all across the United States, tens of thousands of people just like you are showing their commitment to “adding tomorrows every day” to the lives of those with cystic fibrosis through the simple act of walking. Year after year, volunteers make every Great Strides walk site both fun and successful. Their dedication has helped Great Strides become one of the country’s most effective and efficient fundraising efforts. Since the first Great Strides walk in 1989, more than $214 million has been raised to support the vital research and care programs of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to lifethreatening lung infections. Obstructing the pancreas, it stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. Since 1955, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
has been the driving force behind the pursuit of a cure. Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters – patients, families and friends, clinicians, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff – we are making a difference. Adding tomorrows every day expresses the mission – and results – of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s steadfast efforts to extend the length and quality of life for people with cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis presents daily challenges for approximately 30,000 Americans. But life with the disease is far different today than it was 50, 30, or even 10 years ago. Perhaps the best evidence that many people
with cystic fibrosis are living longer is the fact that more than 45 percent of the CF patient population is now age 18 or older. Recently developed therapies and specialized care have enabled people with CF to gain greater control over their disease. Children and adults are not only living longer, but also living a better quality of life. To highlight the growing need for awareness about cystic fibrosis, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes the month of May as National CF Awareness Month. During this time – and year-round – volunteers, people with cystic fibrosis and their families unite to help shine a spotlight on CF and the progress being made toward a
cure. Great Strides is a wonderful way to support and raise awareness for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Help blow away Cystic Fibrosis by registering today for a Great Strides team. Upcoming area walks: May 19, Libertyville/Lake Forest walk at Forest Park Beach. Registration starts at 8:30am, and the walk kicks off at 10am. May 20, North Shore walk at Gillson Park in Wilmette. Registration starts at 8:30am, and the walk kicks off at 10am. For more info or to register for Great Strides, call 312-236-4491 or visit cff.org.
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