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2 people are interested
Shoot for the Cure - Set up
ORGANIZATION: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Please visit the new page to apply.
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2 people are interested
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the logistical set-up of the event. Responsibilities include helping to unload items from cars, set-up of the dinner tables, event decor and the auction tables.
More opportunities with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Location:
6950 Squibb Road, Suite 310, Mission, KS 66202, US
Mission Statement
Since 1955, the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control CF and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. The CF Foundation tirelessly pursues this mission by supporting innovative research dedicated to discovering and developing new therapeis and by funding and accrediting specialized care centers to treat those people with the disease.
Locally, Children's Mercy Hospital and The Kansas University Medical Center house 2 of the 117 care centers nationwide that the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation supports. Each care center provides specialized medical care for those with Cystic Fibrosis, and conducts medical research to find improved therapies and a cure for this fatal genetic disease affecting the lungs and digestive organs.
Description
Cystic Fibrosis is a life-threating genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). One in 31 Americans (more than 10 million) is an unknowing, symptomless carrier of the defective CF gene. CF occurs in one of every 3,500 births of all Americans and about 1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year. CF Significantly impairs respiratory and digestive functions, making the simple acts of eating and breathing a challenge. The median predicted age of survival is 37 years of age. There is no cure for Cystic Fibrosis at this time.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Overland Park Racquet Club6800 W. 91st St.Overland Park, KS 66212
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 4 hours