June 15, 2010

D'Lites Dessert And A Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Dontation

It's time to change things up a bit, have a dessert and cool off. All for a great cause.

The D'Lites on 17th St Causeway, Harbor Shops, will donate $1 to CFF for every $5 purchase.

This Wed (6/16) and next Wed (6/23) only, between 5:30pm - 7:00pm.

Directions to D'Lites
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June 9, 2010

CFF Fort Lauderdale's Finest, Sun-Sentinel Society Scene

On the evening of June 26, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) will host its twentieth annual "Fort Lauderdale's Finest" gala. The evening will be held at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina beginning at 7 p.m.

Forty outstanding singles will be honored for their success in business, leadership and their fundraising commitment to CFF. The following singles will be honored: Blair Adams, Serge Atherwood, Elizabeth Bartle, Rachel Barzilay, Melinda Beckmann, Matthew Bowen, Ava Brill, Brigid Bulfin, Lauren Christoff, Kimberly Cohen, Adrienne Daniels, Michelle DiMarco, Lee Feldman, Elliott Flynn, Adam Foster, Cori Fraser, Kimberly Gessner, Heather Gifford, Billy Gotti, Jennifer Harner, Carlos Jimenez, Elyse Julian, Cara Knies, Andrew Koenig, Ashley Laughlin, Bennett Lee, Lauren McGee, Jessica Noguera, Ashlea Offutt, Brandon Olekas, Christina Onori, Erin Pierce, Michael Porter, Eric Rhoades, Sayre Roberts, Clark Stephens, and Jennifer Welsh.

More than 300 guests are expected to attend the gala. The evening will feature a silent auction, live entertainment, open bar and a sit-down dinner. Following a presentation of the Fort Lauderdale's finest honorees, guests will have the opportunity to mix and mingle with Broward County's most elite singles, while dancing the night away to live music.

The chairs of this evening are Ken Stiles of Stiles Corporation and Alison Forum with HospiceCare of Southeast Florida. The executive planning committee includes: Tyler Arrington, Laura Brill, Sun Sentinel's Meredith Clements, Marisa DeMartino, Stuart Dobro, Will Elmore, Nicola Fonseca, Vicky Frizone, Lori Henricksen, Chris Hill, Jean Nuamah, Britta Schlager, Ryan Shea, Romina Sifuentes, and Mandy Spangler. Sponsors include: Stiles Family Foundation, Sharon Stiles, City Furniture, Doral Dental, American Airlines, Ketel One Vodka, Stephens Distributing Company, Munoz Photography, Sun Sentinel Society Scene, Victoria Park Flowers, Black Tie South Florida, and South Florida Photo.

Across the nation, more than 30,000 children and adults are affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). CF is a genetic disease affecting the respiratory and digestive systems. Currently, there is no cure, but through impressive research efforts, the median age of survival has risen to 37 years. CFF has consistently been recognized as one of the top voluntary health organizations in the United States. Almost 90 cents of every dollar raised is made available for investment in vital CF programs.

Tickets to attend "Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles" are available for $150.

For more information about the event, to purchase tickets, or to find out about the available sponsorship opportunities, contact Vicki Swain at 954-739-5006 or e-mail vswain@cff.org.

Purchase CFF Fort Lauderdale Finest Singles Gala here.

View the Sun-Sentinel, Society Scene Pictures.
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June 4, 2010

CFF Ft. Lauderdale's Finest Are Ready For The Weekend

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Ft. Lauderdale's Finest, are ready for the weekend and you!

Saturday Events
Sunday Events
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May 24, 2010

Ft. Lauderdale’s Finest Pre-Event Cocktail & Reception #2

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors Fort Lauderdale's Finest with a second pre-event cocktail reception at ManKind.

Monday, May 24, 2010
6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.

ManKind
501 SE 2nd Street, Suite 103, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33301
(map)
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May 12, 2010

Blondes vs. Brunettes Football Beachfest, Pre-Register

TODAY at Mai Kai's Happy Hour players and spectator can pre-register for just $15.

That's right. From 5-8pm at the front bar all you Blondes, Brunettes, and In-Betweens can pre-register to play powder-puff football May 22nd.

Just want to watch? We get that a lot.
Pre-register for your spectator wristband too for just $15 or pay $20 at the event.

Come and help us raise awareness and money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Help spread the word about Blondes vs. Brunettes Football Beachfest.

Can't make it today ?
Next Pre-Registration - Friday, May 14th @ Tarpon Bend's Happy Hour. 5:30-7:30pm

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May 7, 2010

Flipping For Fibrosis

Ft. Lauderdale’s Finest Honorees, Erin Pierce & Jennifer Harner, along with All Stars Sports Bar & Grill, bring you Flipping for Fibrosis, a bracket style Flip Cup Tournament to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of South Florida.

Sign Up Today: 5 People for $100
Includes: Tournament Fee, Raffle Entry
------------and all you can Drink!


Winning team will receive a $500 cash prize from Low Post Solutions, LLC.

Not a flip cup player? No Problem!

Your special $20 cover includes raffle entry and all you can drink!

All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of South Florida.

Unable to attend but would still like to donate to our cause...
Make a donation directly to CFF for Erin Pierce or Jennifer Harner.

See who’s going & invite others here.
Directions to All Stars Sports Bar & Grill.
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CFF Grill Out & Putt In


Join 2010 honoree Andrew Koenig for some grill'n, golf & great drinks.

Thursday, May 27, 2010
6:30pm - 10:30pm

Raffle prizes at the end of the night!

Golf tournament with bracket so come early if you want to enter the mini tournament.

1st Place $100 YOLO Gift Card

$25 entry fee for grill'n, golf and great drinks will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of South Florida!!!

RSVP: As Soon As Possible

Unable to attend but would still like to donate to our cause...
Make a donation directly to CFF for Andrew Koenig.

See who’s going & invite others here. Get directions here.

Sponsored by City Furniture
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May 3, 2010

Bar Golf Night benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation


Join Adrienne Daniels and Lauren Christoff for a night of Bar Golf to benefit The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Wearing your finest golf gear, Tee Off (aka Start) at 9 p.m. at America's Back Yard and drink nine holes to some of the best local bars.

Participating bars include:
- America's Back Yard
- Tarpon Bend
- Side Bar
- T-Mex
- Briny's Irish Pub
- Coyote Ugly
- Off the Hookah
- and more...


At each hole (aka bar), your wristband will provide a free drink/shot.

Tickets are $25, cash or check made out to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Don't forget to wear your best golf gear!

Unable to attend but would still like to donate to our cause...
Make a donation directly to CFF for Adrienne Daniels or Lauren Christoff

See who’s going & invite others here. Directions to America's Back Yard.
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May 2, 2010

Once In A Blue Moon

$30 Admission Benefits the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Includes
- Hawaiian Hula Show
- Roasted Pig Dinner
- Complimentary Cocktail
- DJ Billy Gotti


Ocean Manor Resort Hotel
Saturday, May 29th
5:00 – 9:00 PM

See who’s going & invite others here. Directions to Ocean Manor Resort Hotel.
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May 1, 2010

All Day At Tropic Cay 4 CFF

Join 2010 honoree Cori Fraser at Tropic Cay for some great drink specials, sun and fun this Saturday, May 8th.

As an honoree for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles, Cori had a great idea. Use her birthday as a fun way to get everyone together and help raise money for a great cause.

From Noon until 8:00 PM Tropic Cay is going to have some ridiculous drink specials for everyone plus a $5 all you can drink from the keg option. Until it runs out of course.

There will be lots of games... beer pong, flip cup, corn hole, cannonball contest and much more.

Unable to attend but would still like to donate to our cause...
Make a donation directly to CFF for Cori Fraser.

See who’s going & invite others here. Directions to Tropic Cay.
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April 30, 2010

YOLO Give Another Day For Cystic Fibrosis

Join 2010 Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Singles nominee, Melinda Beckmann, at YOLO’s May 11, 2010.

$15 get you a free drink and appetizers, plus a chance to enter an amazing raffle with prizes donated by Fort Lauderdale businesses.

Across the nation, 30,000 children and adults are affected by cystic fibrosis (CF), which is a genetic respiratory and digestive disease. Currently, there is no cure, but through impressive research efforts, the median age of survival has risen to almost 37 years.

Please join Melinda by helping her raise money for this worthy cause and lets try to make that life expectancy even higher...37 is just too young.

Unable to attend but would still like to donate to our cause...
Make a donation directly to CFF for Melinda Beckmann.

See who’s going & invite others here. Directions to YOLO.
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April 27, 2010

Honoree Fundraisers Galore

With such an amazing group of honorees and only so many days until the June 26th Gala, of course there’s going to be bevy of honoree fundraisers.

So how do you know who’s hosting what and where it’s going to be?

Simple. We list all the events our honorees are hosting on the Blog and the Facebook page.

See a few you think your going to attend, make them bigger and more successful by telling your friends.

Invite the world and help the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation fight for a cure.
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April 20, 2010

Tarpon Bend, Half Moon Party

Join 2010 Honorees', Cori Fraser and Jessica Noguera, at Tarpon Bend this Wednesday, April 21st for a Half Moon Happy Hour For A Cause Party.

There will be 2 for 1 drink specials, light apps, and a silent auction.

Auctioned Gifts from Jet Runway Cafe, Fresh Beauty, Downtown Gym, Bang Hair Salon, Yoga with Paige Held, Wine Warehouse, Nicola Jayne Jewerly, Conched Out Fishing Charters, American Yoga, Physicians Laser Therapy, Las Olas Print by Laura Brill.

$15 per-person. 5pm - 9pm.
Donations to benefit the Fort Lauderdale Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

See who’s going & invite others here. Directions to Tarpon Bend.
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April 19, 2010

2010 CFF Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles Honorees

Adam Foster
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Adrienne Daniels
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Andrew Carillo
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Jason Kungview
Andrew Koenig
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Jayson Brown
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Anthony Gray Bianculli
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Jennifer Harner
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Ashlea Offutt
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Ashley Laughlin
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Ava Brill
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Bennett Lee
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Billy Gotti
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Blair Adams
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Brandon Olekas
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Brigid Bulfin
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Cara Knies
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Carlos Jimenez
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Christina Onori
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Clarke Stephens
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Cori Fraser
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Dustin Bezal
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Elliot Flynn
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Elyse Julian
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Eric Rhoades
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2010 CFF Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles Committee

Co-Chairs
Alison Forum & Kenny Stiles

Executive Planning Committee
William E. Elmore III, Stuart Dobro, Dev Motwani, Nicola Fonseca, Tyler Arrington, Laura Brill, Meredith Clements. Marisa DeMartino, Vicky Frizone, Chris Hill, Jean Nuamah, Britta Schlager, Ryan Shea, Romina Sifuentes, Mandy Spangler, Rinear Thatcher and Lori Henricksen

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Vicki Swain, Director of Special Events
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April 15, 2010

Hello 2010 CFF Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Singles and Committee Members.

It was nice meeting everyone in person last night at the Pre-Event. A big thank you to Ali Forum and her family for hosting our Pre-Event at the new Tailgators. What a great place!

For those of you who could not make it, good news, we are going to have another Pre-Event next month to help all of our 2010 Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles honorees and committee members get together, learn more about Cystic Fibrosis and share insight on fundraising.

As soon as a date is set we will let you know but until then… if you did not get your honoree packet last night, please let us know so we can get you one right away. _ vswain@cff.org

Thank you again for everything.
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April 13, 2010

Ft. Lauderdale’s Finest Pre-Event Cocktail & Reception

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation honors Fort Lauderdale's Most Outstanding Professionals with a pre-event cocktail reception at the new Tailgators.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

6:00 p.m. ~ 8:00 p.m.

Tailgators
3001 E. Commercial Blvd, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl 33308
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April 8, 2010

South Florida CFF Raised $2 Million Dollars In 2009

Thanks to everyone’s very generous support, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation South Florida Chapter raised $2 million dollars in 2009.

That was great and it took a lot of hard work but we can and we will do better in 2010.

Currently we are in the planning process for our 20th Annual Singles gala to be held on June 26, 2010.

Leading us again this year are co-chairs, Kenny Stiles and Alison Forum along with Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s, Director of Special Events~South Florida Chapter, Vicki Shahady Swain.

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