AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted March 11, 2007 Hey Guys!First, I want to thank you in advance for checking out the thread. This is a fantastic community, which I hold in higest regard, and I'm calling for any help possible. My team, The Greene Team (formed in honor of my fiancee, Alanna Greene) is registered for our 3rd consecutive Great Stides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis on May, 20th 2007 in Quincy, Massachusetts. This year is a little tough for me, as I am currently unemployed, and I relied heavily on donations at the office, so I'm trying my hardest to network even further. My fiancee of 3 years Alanna was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was only 6 years old. Cystic Fibrosis is a genetically inherited chronic disease that effects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 adults and children in the United States (70,000 Worldwide). It is a defective gene, which causes the body to produce excessive mucus, which clogs the lungs, and leads to life-threatening infections, and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down food. As of now, there is no known cure for Cystic Fibrosis... however, with advances in medical research, and the assistance of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org), many patients with the disease can live upwards of 30 years, 40 years, and beyond (Average life span in the 1940's, and 1950's was just barely getting through elementary school) Thanks in part, to the yearly Great Strides Walks held all over the United States every spring. Alanna is now 23 years old, and lives the healthiest life possible. She works out 3 times a week, and works a part time job (State funded Disability only permits she work 25 hours a week). Despite battling with the disease, and routine 2 week hospital stays every 3 months or so, she just always seems to stay positive, and never warrants any special treatment or accomodations. She has actually even just finished all medical pre-screening/evaluation and is waiting to be listed for a double-lung transplant. So, if it is at all possible... please check out the link below to donate. It is a flat pledge (not "per mile"), so a $10 pledge is just a straight $10 donation. It can be done by credit card, or you could even mail a donation (I can PM you my home address) Even if any of the LHS workers would be interested in a collections can at their shops- feel free to PM me, and I can provide you with any materials needed. Again guys and gals.... thank you for taking a few moments to hear me out. It seriously means a lot to me. My donation page!God Bless, AnthonyAnthonyJTa@Gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cougarscaptain87 12 Report post Posted May 22, 2007 id really like to donate to the cause if it is still going, i have a member in my family with the same illness and its a terrible thing, im really glad to hear that your fiance is living her life to the fullest and batteling through, i cant click on the page since im at work so if it is still an option let me know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 Our Great Strides Walk was on May 20th, but it's never too late to donate for Cystic Fibrosis Research. I'll hopefully be working on some great fundraisers, and benefits soon... but until then, donations can always be made via the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. https://www.cff.org/GetInvolved/ManyWaysToG...onate/index.cfm.. wish your family member all my best always, as we're all one family united by this illness. Thank You, Tony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fatwabbit 93 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 any way to donate even after the date? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AnthonyJTa 0 Report post Posted May 25, 2007 any way to donate even after the date?yes sir, like I mentioned... there's so such thing as "too late", the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (www.cff.org) has ways to donate.. see the link I posted above. Thank You! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
