Great Strides to Cure CF

Dear friends and family,

I am writing to ask for your help and enlist your support. I recently signed up to participate in GREAT STRIDES: Taking Steps to Cure Cystic Fibrosis, which is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s annual, nationwide walk.

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Much progress has been made toward finding a cure for CF, however, the CF Foundation’s work is far from over, as precious young lives continue to be lost to this disease.

I have been personally affected by CF, as you all know, and have greatly benefited from the research that has helped make our lives fuller and longer.

Though I am unable to walk because of my B. Cepacia, I would like to raise a couple hundred dollars for this cause. If you would like to help me raise money to support CF research, please send a check made out to the "Cystic Fibrosis Foundation" to me at:

Nancy Matthews
P.O. Box 5
Westons Mills, NY 14788

Your charitable contribution is 100% tax deductible. I need all contributions by May 1st, to donate to the May 16th walk in Orchard Park, NY.

Your contribution will enable the CF Foundation to take full advantage of the tremendous opportunities in CF research that are now on the horizon. The path to finding a cure for CF is paved with numerous research opportunities—any one of which could have a profound impact on the lives of those with the disease. The only thing standing in the way of a cure is additional money to fund this life-saving research. Your support allows us to give children and adults with CF the quality of life and future they deserve.

Thank you for supporting this important cause!

All my Love! Nancy