Ontario Community Newspapers

Whitby Free Press, 15 May 1991, p. 9

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Durham, CF chap ter, wins nationalaward The Durham Chapter of the Canadian Cystic Fibroeis Foundation (CCFF) has Ibeen nained the foundation's Chapter of the, Year. The national award, which recognizes, excellence in the- areas of fundraising, public awareness and inember support , was accepted by Durhamn chapter president (3odon Thow at the CCFFes annual meeting in Windsor on May 3. The Durham chapter raised over $90,000 in 1990, more than 60 per cent over its bdee figure. bdee 1990 marked the second consecutive record-breakcing ya for the chapter,', which was commended for- its diversifled fundraising program and: exceptionally strong communications efforts. Cystic fibrosis, a genetically transmitted,- incurable disorder,' affects primarily 'the lungs and the digestive system. .Although an increasing number of Canadians wîth CF are living into adulthood, cYstic fibrosis stili takes the, lives of 'more Canadian children than any other inherited diesease.' The CCFF is a Canada-wide, non-profit health agency incorporated in 1960.. - Its 52 chapters across the country raise appromcmately 56 per cent of the foundation's revenue.. 4 Q LOMOE UPOSTR SAL Saveon antranmitidnam soras. SALE PRICE $1440 uw Save on country smas. SALEPRICE $1055'up-ý, 3310 bah

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