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Joel Duncan

Event: Colorado

| Team: Marlee's Magic

Joel's Fundraising Goal: $300.00

| Amount Raised: $5,100.00

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Cystic Fibrosis? What is Cystic Fibrosis? How can we help? These are the questions we asked ourselves on a ski trip to Colorado two years ago. Our great niece, Marlee, was born with Cystic Fibrosis in July of 2019. Marlee’s diagnosis came while she was in utero so we learned as much as we could in a very short period of time. This very rare, genetic, life shortening disease makes it difficult to breathe. During Stacy’s pregnancy, we found out about the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, the support they offer and the ongoing trials and the research they are doing. We decided to get involved. Through donations we can help this amazing foundation. So in Glenwood Springs, Colorado on that ski trip, we thought of different ways to raise money for this foundation. As we discussed ideas with my sister in law and brother in law we started to get excited thinking of ways that we can help. Thus, Melnda and I hosted our first Taste of Tuscany two years ago in February. The first year we raised $3000.00 and the second year we raised $6000.00. My brother in law’s former employer then joined our mission. Ferguson Ent. sponsored the first annual Ferguson-Cystic Fibrosis Golf Tournament and this was a huge success. This along with all our family and friends support we were able to raise $46,000 for Marlee’s Magic and Cystic Fibrosis. Plans are in the making for the second annual golf tournament and we are planning our third Taste of Tuscany. This year we hope to raise $7000.00 in Greensboro, GA. The support we have received from our family, neighbors and friends in Reynolds Lake Oconee is amazing. Thank you for your support. Our family is truly thankful.

Our little angel is growing up and had skis on for the first time in December. As you can see from our pictures, she is loving the Colorado winters. We are in hopes next year we can get Jace and Noah on the same mountain with Marlee and all second cousins.

Join us in supporting the CF Foundation AND HELP US TO FIND A CURE.

Melinda and I can’t thank you enough.

Blessings,
Joel and Melinda

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Fundraising Honor Roll

Chad Sumner

$500

Steve & Linda Edwards

$500

Joel Duncan

$500

Mark Volker

$300

Sue and Jim Donaldson

$250

The White Family

$250

Donald Wirth

$250

David & Becky Wilkerson

$250

Carl W. Carroll

$250

Steve Hockridge

$250

Danny Preston

$250

Roger Paul Schurig

$250

David Vickery

Heidi Kraeling

$200

Mr. Roland R Grosse

Mike and Doreen Dutton

Jim & Debbie Pekins

$100

David & Leslie Stewart

$100

John Gerity

Jerry and Susan Over

Rob and Elizabeth Edwards

IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:

To reduce the risk of COVID-19 the Foundation is taking steps to host safe events for our community. Please be advised that events may be subject to change at any time based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health officials.

To help minimize the risk of COVID-19, we ask that attendees at CF Foundation events follow these steps:

Where mandated, practice physical distancing and maintain at least a safe 6-foot distance from persons outside of their household.
Face masks are encouraged and should be worn in accordance with local guidelines. (Note, children under two years of age should not wear masks due to safety concerns and therefore should only attend outdoor CF Foundation events where they are able to distance and stay within their family group.)
Follow basic infection, prevention and control practices by regularly washing hands with soap and water or with an alcohol-based hand gel, and by covering your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your inner elbow.
Persons with CF should consult their physician before participation in any in-person event as they may be at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
For indoor events, it is CFF policy to invite only one person with CF to be in-person at the event at a time. For outdoor events, people with CF should maintain a safe 6-foot distance from persons outside of their household at all times.

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For the health and well-being of the CF community, we strongly encourage that participants be fully vaccinated and have received the CDC recommended booster shot when joining us in-person for the event.
Please be advised certain localities and venues may require you to be fully vaccinated and show proof of vaccination. We will communicate these requirements in event communications.
We are counting on the fact that you appreciate the potential consequences of exposing members of the CF community to COVID-19 and will not attend an event if you are feeling ill or have been recently exposed to COVID-19.
We cannot guarantee that all people in attendance at the event, including participants, sponsors, volunteers, vendors, or others, have been fully vaccinated.

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