Party Like Cystic Fibrosis is a Thing of the Past!
There’s no better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than to party for a cause?Atlantans will have an opportunity to do just that this Saturday, March 13th. Shamrockin for a Cure will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta, Georgia.Corporate sponsors include Atlanta Honda, Turf Masters, and Presidio.
Cystic Fibrosis is a hereditary disorder that causes a variety of health problems, including breathing difficulties. Many patients are diagnosed by age 2, endure constant medical treatments to control their symptoms, then die of lung failure in their 30’s. CF affects about 30,000 children and adults in the U.S., making it one of the most common life-shortening hereditary diseases in America.
Currently there is no cure, but the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has made great strides. The foundation has been coordinating the efforts of countless researchers, doctors, volunteers and donors since 1955 to improve life expectancy and quality of life. The expected age of survival is currently 37, a dramatic improvement from the 1950’s, when most children with CF didn’t live long enough to attend Kindergarten.
Shamrockin for a Cure 2010 is your opportunity to have fun and help current and future Cystic Fibrosis patients and their families. This year’s goal is to raise $25,000 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This second annual Shamrockin for a Cure is being organized by Chris and Mary Guiney, longtime friends of Pam and Jon Baker of Roswell. The Bakers’ sons Gavin and Jake both have cystic fibrosis.
Celebrants will enjoy complimentary beer, wine and vodka along with food catered by Carmine’s. Entertainment includes music from The Breakfast Club, RockBank Karaoke and Irish dancers. An Irish vacation, a room makeover from Vern Yip, and tickets to the 2010 Emmys are among the items being auctioned off at the event.
Celebrate the Wearin’ of the Green by sending a little green to a more than worthy cause. Join Honda Carland in supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by purchasing tickets online here.
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