- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Support the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis at CF Climb!
ORGANIZATION: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Delaware Valley Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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7 people are interested
Join us for the Annual CF Climb at Talen Energy Stadium, home of the Philadelphia Union! Participants will have the opportunity to conquer over 1,600 stairs, either for fun, or competitively in our Timed Climb category.
Volunteers are needed to support with set up, registration, t-shirts, water stations, clean up, and other associated activities.
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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
Talen Energy Stadium1 Stadium DrChester, PA 19013
DATE POSTED
September 12, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- one morning