In August, we will ‘Swing for a Cure’ at the Drew Veeneman Memorial Golf Tournament! On Aug 17th, friends and family of Drew are gathering to reminisce and create new memories, all while supporting a cause that was important to Drew.
Upcoming event: In September, Reece’s Monkeys team members will don their team apparel and participate in the Great Strides walk in Charlotte, NC!
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Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and progressively limits the ability to breathe.
Recent newsworthy advancements in CF research have proven that every dollar donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is used wisely and brings us better treatments and closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Reece's Monkeys Fundraising Efforts
WALKS: In 2008, family and friends of Reece participated in their first Great Strides event to show their support and raise donations for the CFF. The following year a team name was chosen and members started walking each spring as "Reece's Monkeys" (monkey shirts have been spotted in Michigan, Illinois, North Carolina, Missouri, Washington, and China). Since 2008, supporters of Reece's Monkeys have donated $82,798 to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation via Great Strides events!
GOLF: In August of 2020, the first annual Drew Veeneman Memorial Golf Outing was held in Coopersville MI; organized by Drew's family and friends. Drew was Reece's uncle and Godfather and, as a result, a long time supporter of the CFF. In only 4 years since that first outing, the annual event has raised $43,205 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Special thanks to the organizers (Nate, Patrick, Blair, Kevin, and Jeremy), the contributors and donors, and participants.
HIKE: Xtreme Hike is an endurance event that brings family, friends, and colleagues together to harness a love of the outdoors and a shared commitment to find a cure for cystic fibrosis. On April 27th 2024, members of Reece's Monkeys successfully hiked 31.1 miles on the Appalachian Trail in ONE day! In their inaugural hike, the team raised $13,943 for the CF Foundation!
Team Lifetime Fundraising Total (all events, 2008 - 2023): $126,003
Thank you for supporting Reece's Monkeys and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation! Because of you, we are confident that CF will soon stand for Cure Found!
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:
Updated July 5th, 2023
The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals attending Foundation events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Event Attendance Policy www.cff.org/attendancepolicy, which includes guidance for event attendees living with cystic fibrosis.