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Updating you on the Cystic Fibrosis Walk on behalf of Sarah – $1,500 was raised to help cure CF!

This letter from Dale, Sarah’s dad and my brother, tells the story. I want to add my thanks and remind everyone that there are only a few days left for our May 10/10. You’ll receive a 10% discount off all Rose of Sharon Jewelry in our artisan store plus we’ll donate 10% to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in your name! Sale ends at midnight May 31, 2010.

CF Walk Update

Thank you for your support and donation to the GREAT STRIDES event at Oaks Park (Portland, OR) on the 15th for CF.

Although Sarah was not able to attend. 21 friends and family came out to walk with/on Sarah's team and on her behalf. A few days before the walk she was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia. They gave her intense medication to clear the infection from her lungs. She put a collection jar in her room and you had to donate to CF to enter. I think she collected $40. She went home Monday with antibiotics and other medication to do at home. Now she is back to her bubbly self again. We plan to go to the movies on Saturday.

We raised about $1500 to meet our team goal and I meet my goal of $150. Those who raised more than $100 got a tee-shirt to wear during the walk. There were twice the number of teams this year for a total of 99 teams. I don't know the total number of people at the event but may be 1000. Last year the event raised $123,000 and this year we raised about $165,000. The weather was a beautiful 78 degree sunny day. We walked 3 miles in a massive group down a path along the railroad tracks that run from Oaks Park to down town Portland. We walked at a pretty good pace and could feel it the next day. After the walk we had hamburgers and hot dogs. Many kids and families than road the rides and activities in the park.

Thanks to all of you it was a successful and fun event and I plan to do it again next year.

PS, sorry I don't have the final figures or the pictures from the event yet. Don't forget your donation is tax deductible.

Dale

P.S.  I don't have the final figures or the pictures from the event yet. Don't forget your donation is tax deductible.

Dale

You can still donate to the  Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in Sarah’s name. Many major across the U.S. provide matching funds for your CF donation, you’ll find info at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.