- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Great Strides Middle Georgia Needs You!
ORGANIZATION: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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4 people are interested
Walk today. Add tomorrows. Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. More than200 walkers come together each year as one community for one cause...to help find a cure for CF.
*Volunteer photographer (1) Help us capture the magic of the day and take team photos as well as action shots of the walk. Help needed from 8:00-11am
*Food volunteers (6). Help serve breakfast and lunch to our 100 walkers. Help needed from 8am-11:30am
*Incentive volunteers (2) Needed to distribute fundraising prizes to qualifying walkers. Help needed from 8-10:30am
*Kid's Zone (6) Help entertain our youngest walkers with fun activities before and after the walk. Help needed from 8am-11:30am
What Is Cystic Fibrosis?
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 life-threatening lung infections; and
- obstructs the pancreas and 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.
More opportunities with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Location:
57 Executive Park South, Suite 380, Atlanta, GA 30329, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. 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 life-threatening lung infections; and obstructs the pancreas and 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.
Description
Until we conquer this disease, our team will work tirelessly to extend and enhance life for those with cystic fibrosis by functioning as:
- Scientific pioneers, blazing new trails in CF research;
Fund-raisers, securing the money needed to support our efforts;
Advocates, keeping CF a top priority in government, industry and research;
Investors, funding drug discovery and development;
Caregivers, linking patients and families to specialized CF care; and
Family, offering support, information and resources.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4400 Ocmulgee E BlvdMacon, GA 31217
DATE POSTED
March 26, 2014
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A