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24 people are interested
Golf for a Cure 2021
ORGANIZATION: Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
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24 people are interested
About the volunteer opportunity: Volunteers are needed at the Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation 18th annual Golf for a Cure at the prestigious Ridgewood Country Club. Volunteers will assist with participant check-in and contest hole watching during the day. Opportunities available throughout the day between 9:30am - 6pm.
This is a great opportunity for students to earn community service hours.
About CCF: The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (CCF) is a non-profit organization focused on pediatric cardiomyopathy, a chronic and potentially life-threatening heart disease. It is a condition that is not well known even though it is a leading cause of heart transplants and sudden cardiac arrest in children.
4 Shifts
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 - 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 - afternoon / 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 - afternoon / 12:00 PM to 02:00 PM
- Mon Jul 26, 2021 - morning / 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM
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About Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation
Location:
P.O. Box 547, Tenafly, NJ 07670, US
Mission Statement
The Children's Cardiomyopathy Foundation (C.C.F.)'s vision is to create a future of hope where pediatric cardiomyopathy can eventually be prevented and any affected child can be cured to live a full and productive life. Run entirely by volunteers and guided by a medical advisory board, C.C.F.'s purpose is to accelerate the search for a cure by supporting scientific and medical research into the causes, early detection and treatment of the disease. Additionally, C.C.F. promotes physician education, public awareness, patient support, and advocacy for affected children and their families.
Description
In line with its mission, C.C.F. provides various programs related to pediatric cardiomyopathy - a rare and incurrable children's heart disease.
RESEARCH: C.C.F. intends to provide funding assistance for medical fellowships, clinical and genetic research studies, and comprehensive patient care programs.
EDUCATION: C.C.F. works with the National Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Registry in sponsoring think tank sessions and publication of medical findings. An International Pediatric Cardiomyopathy Symposium is also being planned for physicians and families.
ADVOCACY & AWARENESS: C.C.F. is involved in developing awareness programs and working with government, medical, scientific and lay communities to generate increased focus and funding of research on pediatric cardiomyopathy.
SUPPORT: C.C.F. offers a comprehensive website, discussion forum, pamphlet, and a membership directory for families. Peer support, physician referrals and linking families to relevant research studies are also provided when requested.
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96 W Midland AvenueRidgewood Golf ClubParamus, NJ 07652
DATE POSTED
July 15, 2021
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18