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Press Release Source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Celebrated Writer Frank Deford and Renowned Scientist Dr. Francis Collins Help Launch Cystic Fibrosis Congressional Caucus
Monday September 25, 10:00 am ET
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports Illustrated senior writer Frank Deford and scientist Dr. Francis Collins, who led the effort to map the human genome, join members of Congress on Sept. 28, 2006, to launch the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus and promote awareness of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases in the United States. Some 30,000 people nationwide struggle with the disease. And, more than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptom-free carriers of one copy of the CF gene. A few decades ago, most children with CF did not live past ten years of age. Deford's daughter Alexandra died of CF at age eight in 1980. Today, the predicted median age of survival is nearly 37 years. But much work remains to be done.
WHAT: Launch of the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
WHO: * Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated senior writer and NPR
commentator, chairman emeritus, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
* Dr. Francis Collins, director, National Human Genome Research
Institute, co-discoverer of the CF gene
* Caucus co-chair U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA)
* Caucus co-chair U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL)
WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2006
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: U.S. House of Representatives, 2322 Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Energy and Commerce Committee Room
About CF and the CF Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization committed to finding therapies and ultimately a cure for CF, and to improving the lives of those with the disease. CF is a life-threatening, genetic disease that can lead to fatal lung infections and digestive problems. The CF Foundation, based in Bethesda, Md., supports fundraising chapters across the country, as well as cystic fibrosis care centers at major community and teaching hospitals nationwide. For more information, visit <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org.">http://www.cff.org.</a>
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Source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Press Release Source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Celebrated Writer Frank Deford and Renowned Scientist Dr. Francis Collins Help Launch Cystic Fibrosis Congressional Caucus
Monday September 25, 10:00 am ET
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- Sports Illustrated senior writer Frank Deford and scientist Dr. Francis Collins, who led the effort to map the human genome, join members of Congress on Sept. 28, 2006, to launch the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus and promote awareness of cystic fibrosis. Cystic fibrosis (CF) is one of the most common life-threatening genetic diseases in the United States. Some 30,000 people nationwide struggle with the disease. And, more than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptom-free carriers of one copy of the CF gene. A few decades ago, most children with CF did not live past ten years of age. Deford's daughter Alexandra died of CF at age eight in 1980. Today, the predicted median age of survival is nearly 37 years. But much work remains to be done.
WHAT: Launch of the Congressional Cystic Fibrosis Caucus
WHO: * Frank Deford, Sports Illustrated senior writer and NPR
commentator, chairman emeritus, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
* Dr. Francis Collins, director, National Human Genome Research
Institute, co-discoverer of the CF gene
* Caucus co-chair U.S. Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA)
* Caucus co-chair U.S. Rep. Cliff Stearns (R-FL)
WHEN: Thursday, September 28, 2006
5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
WHERE: U.S. House of Representatives, 2322 Rayburn House Office Building,
Washington, D.C.
Energy and Commerce Committee Room
About CF and the CF Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization committed to finding therapies and ultimately a cure for CF, and to improving the lives of those with the disease. CF is a life-threatening, genetic disease that can lead to fatal lung infections and digestive problems. The CF Foundation, based in Bethesda, Md., supports fundraising chapters across the country, as well as cystic fibrosis care centers at major community and teaching hospitals nationwide. For more information, visit <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbarlinklarge href="http://www.cff.org.">http://www.cff.org.</a>
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Source: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation