Great Strides for Cystic Fibrosis

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010 in Stories, What and When

The Montana Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the kick-off for GREAT STRIDES 2010.

This year, the CF Foundation plans to raise $38 million nationally through GREAT STRIDES to fund the cutting-edge research that has the potential for making a profound impact on the lives of those with the disease. For the first time in the CF Foundation’s history, scientific opportunities are coming at a pace that exceeds the ability to fund them.

GREAT STRIDES is a community event, and communities across the country are uniting to keep the funds coming and the momentum of research advances going.

During the Fifth Annual Western Montana GREAT STRIDES walk, we will walk to honor those fighting cystic fibrosis

June 26^th , 2010 at McCormick Park (Missoula) 9am
July 17^th,2010 at Women’s Park (Helena) 9am

The family event will include:

2 mile walk
lunch
fun raffle prizes
local music group

Local sponsors include Benefis Healthcare, Community Medical Center, Mountain Water Company, First Interstate Bank, St. Patrick’s Hospital, GlaxoSmithKline, The Good Food Store, Wal-Mart, Pizza Hut, Great Harvest Bread, Coca-Cola, Trout River Coffee, and The Shirt Shop. GREAT STRIDES is sponsored nationally by American Airlines, Solvay Pharmaceuticals, Gilead and Genetech.

Take a walk through the GREAT STRIDES section of the CF Foundation’s website at www.cff.org to see how you can join the fight. For more information or to participate in the Western Montana walk, contact Jill at (406) 396-7279.