- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
Great Strides Walk to Cure CF at Citizens Bank Park
ORGANIZATION: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Delaware Valley Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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24 people are interested
We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to help with walk-day activities at this year’s Great Strides Walks. Join us for a fun filled day and help make a difference in the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis. We need volunteers for a variety of tasks - registration, merchandise, refreshments, kid’s activities, set-up and clean-up.
Fundraising Teams
Sign up to walk in Great Strides today and help add tomorrows to the lives of those living with cystic fibrosis. Your friends and family or company team can join us for a fun day and make an impact in the fight against CF! Please call Britney Thomas at 610-325-6001, emailbthomas@cff.org or visit www.cff.org/greatstrides to learn how you can get involved.
Walk Set-Up 7:00AM-8:30AM: up to 20 volunteers per site
Are you an early bird? Then we can use your help! You can help us get the site ready for our participants. You will be setting up tents, putting up banners, signage and more!
Walk Check-In 7:30AM-10:30AM: up to 20 volunteers per site
Welcome participants and receive their collected donations. Greet You can help make our walkers feel appreciated by greeting them with a smile!
Incentive Distribution 7:30AM-11:30AM: up to 6 Volunteers per site
Hand out the goodies! Distribute incentive prizes and CFF merchandise (e.g. t-shirts) to participants.
Cheerleaders/Walk route monitors 7:45AM- 10:30AM: up to 20 volunteers per site
Cheer our walkers along the route with pom-poms and noise makers. Keep them pumped up and motivated while walking.
Rest Stops 8:00AM - 12:00PM up to 10 volunteers per site
Keep our walkers refreshed-- distribute beverages along the walk route and food & beverages following the walk. (Gloves are required and will be provided).
Fun Zone 8:00AM - 12:00 PM: up to 6 volunteers per site
Join the kids of the Great Strides walk and keep them happy and healthy! You will help prevent infections by wiping down inflatable games between use.
Clean Up 11:00AM- 1:00PM: up to 20 volunteers per site
Lend a hand collecting materials left after the walk. If you have muscles, we need them! Help with breaking down tents, tables, chairs, banners and more.
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About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Delaware Valley Chapter
Location:
2002 Sproul Road, Suite 102, Broomall, PA 19008, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
Description
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.
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.
Statistics
- About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
- More than 70% of patients are diagnosed by age two.
- More than 45% of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
- The predicted median age of survival for a person with CF is in the late 30s.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Citizens Bank Park1 Citizens Bank WayPhiladelphia, PA 19148
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
N/A