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The Metropolitan Washington, DC Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has many ways for you and your family to get involved.
23rd Annual Great Strides Walk
Multiple locations throughout the Metropolitan Washington, DC Area
May 11, 18, 21-22, 2011
Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's largest national fundraising event. This nationwide walk, held each year on the third weekend in May, brings tens of thousands of friends, co-workers, and families together as one community for one cause...to help find a cure for cystic fibrosis. The Metropolitan Washington, DC chapter holds twelve walks all around the metro area. Each walk begins with an inspiring send-off and ends with a celebration filled with food donated from local sponsors, music, and other festivities. The fun atmosphere is great for families or team-building.
Contact: Rachel Aaronson at raaronson@cff.org.
The 26th Annual 65 Roses Golf Classic at Lansdowne Golf Club
June 10, 2011
This year's event promises to continue the 65 Roses tradition of providing a wonderful day of golf for the benefit of a critically important cause - cystic fibrosis research. Whether you want to entertain clients, reward your employees or just enjoy each other's company, your experience promises to be filled with many fun challenges on the course and a delicious awards luncheon you don't want to miss!
Contact: Laura Caldwell at lcaldwell@cff.org.
Chefs in the City
June 13, 2011
Chefs in the City is a unique annual fundraising event that will bring the area's top chefs together for an evening to offer their signature cuisine to a limited number of guests in an intimate and exclusive setting. Each chef, designing their own menu, prepares a five-course dinner, complete with complimentary wines for one table of 10 guests.
Contact: Michelle Christian at mchristian@cff.org.
The Inaugural Finest Young Professionals
Willard Office Building Roof-top, D.C. and the NRECA, Arlingotn, VA
June 23, 2011 - September 23, 2011
We recognize that there are many outstanding young professionals in our area who exemplify outstanding leadership qualities, are active in volunteer roles and excel in the business community. We wish to honor the local 'cream of the crop' at the Inaugural Finest Young Professioinals of the Metro-D.C. Area.
Contact: Laura Starr at lstarr@cff.org.
CF Cycle For Life
South Germantown Recreational Park
September 25, 2011
Join us for the Inaugural CF Cycle For Life bike tour as we ride through some of the most scenic terrain in the area. You have a choice of two mileage options: 30 miles or 65 miles. Cycle at your own pace. The CF Cycle For Life is fully supported with well-stocked rest stops, bike mechanics, ride marshals, breakfast, lunch and so much more. Don't miss out on the fun!
Contact: Laura Logan at llogan@cff.org.
23rd Annual Contractors' Golf Classic
Lakewood Country Club: Rockville, MD
The Contractors' Golf Classic targets the construction industry through homebuilders, remodelers, commercial and residental subcontractors, distributors, and bankers. The day includes golf at Lakewood Country Club's recently renovated Rees Jones course, participant gifts, lunch, and dinner.
Contact: Rachel Aaronson at raaronson@cff.org.
Breath of Life Gala
National Building Museum: Washington, D.C.
November 10, 2011
This premiere black-tie gala features the presentation of the Hitchcock Humanitarian Award as we honor an outstanding individual within our community. Join us this year as we recognize our 2011 Honoree, Mark Ordan, CEO at Sunrise Senior Living. This dazzling gala is attended by Washington's elite and includes world-class live and silent auctions. And, make sure you don't miss Club Breathe - our elite night club.
Contact: Laura Caldwell at lcaldwell@cff.org.
16th Annual Jokers' Wild Casino Night
February, 2012
At this informal evening, guests try their luck at games of chance, roulette, blackjack and craps, and are afforded the opportunity to win exciting prize packages such as trips, shopping sprees and dining extravaganzas. The evening includes buffet dining, music and silent and live auctions.
Contact: Rachel Aaronson at raaronson@cff.org.
The 27th Annual Celebrity Tennis Gala
McLean Racquet and Health Club: McLean, VA
March, 2012
This evening of round-robin doubles tennis and dinner brings together Congressional leaders, members of the Administration, corporate executives, and government lobbyists. In a low-key and intimate setting, guests mingle one-on-one with some of the nation's top political decision makers and tennis "greats," including Sherwood Stewart, Virginia Wade and Kathy Rinaldi.
Contact: Aaron Stocks at astocks@cff.org.
8th Annual Brewer's Ball
March 2012
This fun event features all the best beers from local microbreweries, tasting stations from Washington's finest restaurants, a great band and much more. Guests will be able to bid on exciting auction items and mingle with young professionals from the entire region.
Contact: Laura Starr at lstarr@cff.org.
37th Annual Superdance
Bishop O'Connell High School: Arlington, VA
March 2012
This dance marathon is held annually at Bishop O'Connell High School in Arlingotn, Virginia. For the past 35 years, the students of O'Connell High School have danced in memory of the O'Donnell family, which lost three children to cystic fibrosis. Students raise money by obtaining pledges for every hour they dance during the 12-hour dance-a-thon. Superdance has raised $3 million since its inception.
Contact Aaron Stocks at astocks@cff.org. |
