Arizona Chapter

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Welcome Welcome to the Arizona Chapter

The Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your participation in any way will help us achieve our mission - finding a cure for all people with CF. Take a moment to check out our upcoming events and learn more!

Events Get involved with our local events

There are 7 upcoming events for this chapter.

El Tour De Tucson
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Valley of the Sun Great Strides
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Tucson Great Strides
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Grand Canyon Summer Xtreme Hike
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Arizona's Finest
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Prescott Great Strides
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Supporters We’d like to thank the people and businesses that support us
Platinum National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Platinum National Corporate Champions!

American Airlines
Gold National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Gold National Corporate Champions!

Abbvie CHOATE
Learn more about our National Corporate Champions
Key Supporters

The Arizona Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes and thanks our supporters for their generosity and support in the fight against cystic fibrosis.

Intrepid Rocket MC
Additional Key Supporters
  • Drs. Carole and Robert Griego
For information on how you can become a supporter, please call (602) 224-0068.
Care Centers
Find a CF Care Center Near You

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited care centers provide expert care and specialized disease management to people living with cystic fibrosis.

Meet Our Local Team Arizona Chapter Board and Staff
Board

Arizona Chapter Board of Directors 

Dr. Carole Griego, Pediatrician, National Board of Trustees - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Board Chair
Dr. Stephen W. Ripple, Banner Medical Group, Immediate Past Chair
Patricia Dean, Juice Plus+ Whole Food Nutrition & Tower Gardens, Outreach Co-Chair
Sandy Klein, Vice President, Business Support Manager II, Bank of America, Outreach Co-Chair
Steve Glickstein, Retired Lawyer, Advocacy Chair
Carol Bell, Financial Planner, Prudential Advisors
Mike Bennett, Retired CPA
Chet Judd, Real Property Management Rincon, Board Chair
Shanna Larson-Paola, Creating Balance, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Anna McCallister-Nichols, Owner, Playformance Tucson
Connor Paola, Student, Arizona State University
Gabe Paola, Owner, The Paola Agency-Farmers Insurance
Amilyn Pierce, Vice President Government Affairs, Arizona Diamondbacks
Dr. Mia Ratkiewicz, Director of the Pediatric CF Care Center, Phoenix Children's Hospital
Vinni Sapra, Partner, WCI Commercial
Alexander Taj, Sierra H. Broadcasting, Tomorrow's Leaders Chair
 



 

 


 

Staff

Area Director: Charles W. Colmark
ccolmark@cff.org
602-224-0068

Arizona Office 
4742 N. 24th St., Suite 360
Phoenix, AZ 85016
Phone: 602-224-0068

Email: arizona@cff.org

Toni Bauman
Senior Development Director
tbauman@cff.org
623-259-4867

Leslie Wood
Development Manager
lwood@cff.org
602-224-0068

Jenael Ignat
Development Director
jignat@cff.org
602-224-0068

Mark McAllister
Senior Administrative Manager
mmcallister@cff.org
602-224-0068