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What is Cystic Fibrosis?

CF is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30k children and adults in the US (70k worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that both clogs the lungs and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food. [www.cff.org]

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Saturday May 19th: Great Strides Agenda

Hello!!!  We are so excited that there are only a few days left until our 2012 Great Strides event at Centennial Park in Orland Park!  Here are the details you'll need - we are so looking forward to celebrating with you and seeing you there!  We know how very blessed we are to have been helped by you! 
WHERE & WHEN
  • Saturday May 19th at Centennial Park in Orland Park
  • The event takes place on the North end of Centennial Park directly across from the 153rd St. Metra station, where free parking is available (10401 W. 153rd Street).  
  • Our set-up crew will get there about 9am to set up tents and tables. 
  • Please arrive at 10:30 to begin the celebration.  Coffee, snacks and a DJ will kick off the event. Our team is registered so join us by the Eat. Pray. Dean table, sign the guest book, get some info and hand in any last minute donations you have/may have received and enjoy some snacks, friends and fun.
  • 11:00 – 2:30   DJ, Jump Slide, Stilt Walker, Home Depot Craft Activities
  • 11:45 – 12:00 Opening Remarks
  • 12:00 - 1:00   3 mile walk/stroll around the park.  Bring strollers, scooters, wagons for the kids - this isn't a competitive walk, more like a stroll in the park!
  • 1:00 – 2:30pm Lunch, Closing Remarks
WHAT TO BRING
Sunscreen or an umbrella (depending on the forecast).  Strollers, scooters, wagons for the kids.  Bag chairs or picnic blankets (there will be people staying back to man the station while we walk so chairs and blankets will be safe to be left near our site).  Feel free to bring extra water to stay hydrated in the event the mid-80s that is forecasted actually happens!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
There will be vendor booths that you can explore during the festivities and a brief ceremony before the walk. 
Thank you for everything you have done to help get us to this point.  We're looking forward to celebrating this amazing year of fundraising with you.
If you are unable to join us on Saturday but would still like to donate, please visit our page: 
Email us with any questions! 
With gratitude,
Jim & Erin
p.s. - save the date of July 14th (3-10pm) for our next event...Chillin' & Grillin' for a Cure


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