Eat, Drink and Cure Cystic Fibrosis!
What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day than to party for a cause? On Saturday, March 13th, Georgia will have an opportunity to do just that. Shamrockin for a Cure will be held at the Verizon Wireless Amphitheater in Alpharetta.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that causes a variety of health problems, including difficulty breathing. 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. Since 1955, the foundation has harnessed the efforts of thousands of volunteers, donors , researchers and doctors to improve quality of life and increase expected lifespan. 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.
The Irish and the Irish-at-Heart will enjoy food catered by Carmine’s plus complimentary beer, wine and vodka. Entertainment includes music from The Breakfast Club, RockBank Karaoke and Irish dancers. The silent auction offers tickets to the 2010 Emmys, a vacation in Ireland a room makeover from Vern Yip and a variety of other prizes from local restaurants and businesses.
Celebrate the Wearin’ of the Green by sending a little green to a more than worthy cause. Join Honda Carland Roswell in supporting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation by purchasing tickets online here.