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_________________________________________________________________________ We are thrilled to announce that the 65 Roses Gala 2011, la notte all'opera, raised $365,000 for cystic fibrosis research and treatment! Thank you so much to all our amazing sponsors, guests, donors, committee, volunteers and supporters that made this success possible. We would like to offer a special thank you to our generous honorary co-chairs, Sid & Leigh Keay and to our creative and committed co-chairs, Jackie Bevis and Leona Pinsky. The money we raised together on November 5th will directly support our committment to deliver new science from the labratory to the clinic. |
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The Vancouver Leisure Society's 3rd Annual Lawn Bowling Tournament was a great success! Together with their bowlers and sponsors, the group rasied over $60,000 for cystic fibrosis research in honour of Eva Markvoort. For more information on the Vancouver Leisure Society, click on the icon to the right. |
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The Great Strides Walk was held on May 29th at Queens Park in New Westminster. The Vancouver/Lower Mainland 2011 GSW raised $140,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Canada! Nationally, Great Strides reached it's goal of raising $2.95 million, making this the biggest national fundraiser in the history of the foundation. |
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The 65 Red Roses painting was created by 65 prestigious Canadian artists in honour of Eva Markvoort (1984-2010). It was donated by the Federation of Canadian Artists to Cystic Fibrosis Canada for use as a fundraising tool to find a cure for CF. We are pleased to announce that the original piece has found a home in the main lobby of BC Children's Hospital. For information on ordering reproductions please call 604-436-1158.
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GearUp4CF 2012 will be held June 16-24th. The 2012 ride will offer three options: a one day ride, a weekend ride, and the traditional nine day Vancouver to Banff ride. For details please visit www.GearUp4CF.org |
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Many changes have taken place over the past two years at the Vancouver Chapter and we would like to take this opportunity to reconnect with our long-term supporters, volunteers and medical team. We are looking forward to seeing you!
