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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization committed to finding therapies�and eventually a cure�for CF and to improving the lives of those with the disease.
CF Patient Gavin Bartlett, Age 2
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What Is Cystic Fibrosis?� A life-threatening
genetic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.
� The current median age of survival for a person with CF is 35.
� 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene.
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The CF Foundation Is Efficient
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* Source: 2004 audited financial statementsof the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
In 2004, only 8.9% of the CF Foundation�s revenue was spent on fund-raising and administrative expenses.*
91.1% Goes Back to CF Research!
8.9%
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Recognized As A Leader Among Nonprofits
� SmartMoney named the CF Foundation as a charity that �won�t waste your money.�
� Forbes recognized the CF Foundation�s innovative approach to curing a genetic disease.
� NIH director cited the CF Foundation as a �model organization� and praised its approach for �turning scientific discoveries into better health care.�
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Before CF Gene Discovery And Now
Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMedical Programs
CF-related Journal Articles
Median Age of Survival
1988 2004
1,136
mid-30s
$20.6 million
600
mid-20s
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$113.5 million
+551%
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� Improved length and quality of life for people with CF
� Specialized care centers to meet the unique needs of CF patients
� Cutting-edge science to discover and develop new CF therapies
What Your Money Buys
Money buys science. Science buys life!
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The CF Foundation Faces A New Challenge
For the first time in recent history, CF scientific
opportunities are coming at a pace that is exceeding the
CF Foundation�s ability to fund them.
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It is absolutely It is absolutely unacceptable to unacceptable to leave science leave science on the table�on the table�
�What if it�What if itwere the cure?were the cure?
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� The CF Foundation�s Fastest Growing and Most Unique Fundraiser Event
� In 2005, $55,000 was raised with more than 1000 people in attendance.
� The ONLY Chocolate Fundraiser Event in Atlanta
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� Features chocolates from more than 20 of Atlanta�s finest pastry chefs.
� Live entertainment with two fantastic bands.
� An incredible auction with more than 150 items.
� A full dinner buffet.� Chef display competition.� Chocolate Martinis,
Chocolate Lager, Chocolate Fountain, and Chocolate Espresso
Indulge Yourself �
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Chocolate! Ingredients
� The target market for Chocolate! is young professionals between the ages of 25-40 and mainly women.
� It is a low ticket event: $60 per person and $75 at the door.
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Hooray for Chocolate!
� Chocolate tripled in size with more than 1000 people in attendance since 2004.
� It raised $55,000 in 2005 (83% increase from 2004).
� Received exposure in more than 7 magazines and newspapers, 3 radio stations, and 2 television stations.
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How to Get Involved
�Become a Sponsor
�Serve as a Host and Help Sell Tickets
�Help Collect Auction Items
�Volunteer the Night of the Event
Contact Katie Mills at the CF Foundation
[email protected] or call 404.325.6973
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Join Others in the Fight for a Cure!2005 Chocolate! Sponsors
AriaAtlanta Chocolate FountainsBellejais ChocolatierBuckhead Bread CompanyBuckhead Wedding CakesCanoeChef Eric Catering & EventsCity GrillFifth Group RestaurantsMax Lager’s American Grill and BreweryPark 75 at the Four Seasons Hotel AtlantaPura VidaRainwaterRathbun’sRoyal Cup CoffeeRoy’sSvedka VodkaThe Café at East AndrewsThe Capital GrilleVilla ChristinaThe Coca Cola CompanySolvay Pharmaceuticals American AirlinesWaffle House, Inc.Svedka Vodka
Turner FoundationEuropean American Realty-Villa SonomaRoyal Cup CoffeeZero DriversWoodlawn Medical Group, Inc. Chef Eric Catering & EventsCover UpsEfficio MarketingMelissa Libby & AssociatesMG FloralOrigen Partners Inc.SalsamboVilla ChristinaAtlanta’s Finest DiningAtlanta MagazineAtlanta News GroupComcastCBS Anchor Stephanie FisherDave FMFox 5 – Good Day AtlantaPiedmont ReviewQ 100Star 94Where Atlanta
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