Gainesville Great Strides

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Great Strides provides a fantastic opportunity for family, friends, students, and colleagues to come together and make a difference. The event harnesses the power of people with a shared vision and encourages collaboration, team building, and leadership, as we take steps to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. Your participation in Great Strides matters a lot! We don’t just want to treat CF, we want to end CF. The time is now. Together, we can cross the finish line.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disorder that causes problems with breathing and digestion. CF affects about 35,000 people in the United States. People with CF have mucus that is too thick and sticky, which

• blocks airways and leads to lung damage;
• traps germs and makes infections more likely; and
• prevents proteins needed for digestion from reaching the intestines, which decreases the body’s ability to absorb nutrients from food.

We need volunteers for the following positions:

• SET-UP
  • Tents
  • Greet/Welcome Area
  • Walk Route Signs
  • Food Area
  • Festival Area Signs
  • Blow Up Arch
• Parking Areas/Directions
• Welcome/Registration
• Food Servers
• Food Close Down
• PHOTOGRAPHER
• Event Breakdown
  • Remove Walk Signs
  • Breakdown Welcome/Registration
  • Breakdown/Store Tents/Chairs
  • "Sweeper"