- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Support the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis by setting up for Philadelphia Great Strides walk!
ORGANIZATION: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Delaware Valley Chapter
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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11 people are interested
Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by volunteering at our Philadelphia Great Strides walk at Citizens Bank Park (where the Phillies play!) Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. It is estimated that more than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene.
Great Strides is our signature walk event for the Foundation, providing a great opportunity for people within the community to get involved in a meaningful cause. Participants can form walk teams at their workplace, through their clubs and organizations, or with friends and family. Walk day is a fun, family-oriented event with a healthy 5k walk, children's activities, food, and festivities that participants look forward to year after year.
Through the CF Foundation’s efforts and events like Great Strides, as well as the support of generous donors and dedicated volunteers, the life expectancy of a child with CF has doubled in the last 30 years. Today, the search to find a cure is more promising than ever before.
Over 2,000 walkers will join us on April 25th, and we are in need of volunteers for the day BEFORE the event to help set up run smoothly. We are particularly looking for strong volunteers who feel comfortable lifting 30+ lbs. Not only will you be able to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, but you will also have the opportunity to see some of the hidden areas of the Philadelphia Phillies' famed hangout. If you have any questions, please reach out to Angelica Corsi at acorsi@cff.org. Thank you for your support!
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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
February 27, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
- must be able to lift 30+ lbs