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.

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Wine Tasting to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Join Brandyn Lorenz for a Wine Tasting to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

With a $20 donation you’ll drink the night away with a selection of 8 excellent wines to choose from.
Thursday, June 18th
6:00 – 8:00pm

Seventh Street Wine Company
701 S. Federal Hwy.

“Art & Soul" Lounge Party

“Art & Soul” Lounge Party
at the new W Hotel
with music by Twilight Notes

Hosted by
Meredith Clements

Sponsors:
Anthony's Runway 84
The W Hotel

Society Scene of Sun Sentinel

Silent Auction:
Mendy Photography
Anthony's Coal-Fired Pizza
Florida Marlins tickets
Open Water Diving Certification
and more.

Admission fee: $25

Thursday, June 11, 2009
8:00pm - 11:00pm
W Hotel - 401 North Fort Lauderdale Beach Boulevard

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May Mokdad CFF Benefit @ Samba Room

Join May Mokdad
Friday, June 5
at Samba Room

8:00pm - 10:00pm

$20 fee includes
drinks and appetizers

For more information e-mail maymokdad@yahoo.com

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2009 CFF Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles Committee

Co-Chairman
Alison Forum & Ken Stiles

Executive Planning Committee
Dev Motwani
James Crowley
Laura Devlin
Laurie Watkins
Lee Garipoli
Lori Henricksen
Michael Erman
Nicola Fonseca
Pat Frawley
Stuart Dobro
Tyler Arrington
William Elmore III

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MAX I'M... GOING TO HELP CFF HELP FIND A CURE.

Host: Laura Brill
Location: Samba Room "The Club"
RSVP: Today

Max who has Cystic Fibrosis is turning 5 in May and as an honoree I have committed myself to raise money for people like Max. I am suppose to raise $2,000 but my NEW goal is to raise $5,000 in honor of Max's 5th birthday. Come celebrate with us at Samba Room's "THE CLUB" , May 8th at 6:30. Thanks for all of my donors and sponsors.

Max's story: www.9542design.com/maxim2.html

Sponsors for silent auction gifts as of April 25:
Casbah Day Spa, Jet Runway Cafe, Man-Kind, Galuppi's, Bang Hair Stylists Matt Duncan and Leona Jarvis, Jackson's Bar & Grille, Palm-Aire Country Club, Wellness Achieved Studio and 918 Spa.

Can join us but would like to donate?
Please visit www.cff.org/LWC/LauraBrill


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Have Great Pics From Bryan's Bday Fundraiser? Send Them In.

Had a great time at Bryan's Bday Fundraising Event last night at the Briny Irish Pub!

Somehow everyone looked great, even if they were all suppose to be in their 80's.

That's why we need those great pics everyone was taking.

Send them in to bgold675@hotmail.com or vswain@cff.org


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Ready to Get "Down and Derby"?

Ladies...grab your hats...Fellas...hold on to your jockies...
It's time to get ready for the KENTUCKY DERBY!

On Saturday, May 2, 2009 from 4pm - 7pm, Mandy Spangler will be hosting a fundraiser for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (location to be determined). So get ready to join me in the winner's circle, as we sip mint julips and watch the fastest two minutes in sports! The betting tables will be open.

Save the Date...

Date: Saturday, May 2, 2009
Time: 4pm - 7pm

Get "Down and Derby" for the Kentucky Derby!

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Bryan Gold - Bday Fundraising Event

Host:Bryan Gold
Type:Party - Birthday Party
Network:Global
Start Time:Friday, April 17, 2009 at 9:00pm
End Time:Saturday, April 18, 2009 at 4:00am
Location:starting at briney pub, then to tarpon bend, then diceys, we may make a few stops in between though(everything within walking distance)
City/Town:
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone:
9544643459
Email:
bgold675@hotmail.com

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Briny Irish Pub
www.brinyirishpub.com3440 E Atlantic BlvdPompano Beach, FL 33062(954) 942-3159Get directions4 reviews and more »

Attention: Calling on all senior citizens! Skip bingo night, turn up the volume on your hearing aids, and take 2 of every pill in your medicine cabinet. On Wednesday, April 15th I finally hit the big 80. I’ve lived a long and fruitful life and there is no better way to celebrate my way out by throwing a huge blowout theme party!!! I wouldn’t have it any other way.

The theme of the party is Bryan’s 80th B-day Bonanza. I am switching my 80th b-day with my 30th b-day so I have something to look forward to for the next 50 years. For anybody who makes it that long…you are cordially invited to my 30th b-day on April 18th, 2059. That year my birthday falls on a Tuesday. Don’t forget to mark it in your calendars.

Also, I was selected as one of “Fort Lauderdale’s Finest Singles” by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of South Florida. As an honoree, I have made a personal pledge to raise $2,000 for cystic fibrosis (CF) research. I saw this party as a great way to help me raise the money. This means alot to me so I am requiring that everyone at least bring $10 as a donation in order to attend this party. Thank you very much in advance.

Suggestions for Dress Code-this is Bryan Gold’s 30th Bday so I would appreciate if all of you dressed up. You will have more fun if you do. Men-Dress up like senior citizens. Funny pants up really high, Glasses, Grey Wigs, Walkers with tennis balls on the bottom, motorized wheelchairs (I’ll buy all the drinks of the person who comes in a motorized wheel chair), canes, suspenders, high socks, (guys this is fun because if you are dressed like old men you are allowed to grab women wherever you want and they can’t get mad at you)

Women- any of the chicks from the golden girls (Blanche Devereaux(the serious one), Rose Nylund(the old slutty one), Sophia Petrillo(Dorothy’s sicialian mother-she made a mean meatball), or Dorothy Zbornak(the dumb old lady)-yeah, I know their last names. I may have mixed them up but who cares.
Or Slutty nurses (caregivers)—I don’t need to tell you girls what to wear….You may also invite anyone else that I may have missed.

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2009 CFF Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles Honorees

Meet the 2009 Honorees
Andrea Lourido
Ashley Bathgate
Brandon McCarraher
Brandon O'Malley
Brandyn Lorenz
Branstan Clarke
Britta Schlager
Bryan Gold
Camren Khoshnood
Carrie Allgaier
Cheryl McCann
Chris Hill
Christian Meighan
Christina Antimucci
Jean Nuamah
Jeremy Schwab
Jonathan Frank
Josh Leidolf
Kristin Govoni
Laura Brill
Lauren Arseneau
Mandy Spangler
Marisa DeMartino
May Mokdad
Meredith Clements
Michael McAllister
Natalie Echavarria
Romina Sifuentes
Russell Flowers
Ryan Shea
Scott Somers
Taryn Conner
Todd Weidert
Tracy Kirk
Vicky Frizone

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Fort Lauderdale's Finest Singles 2009 Pre-Event Cocktail Reception

April 2, 2009 7:00 pm ~ 9:00 pm
Pre-Event Cocktail Reception

The Pelican Bar and Grille Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty Six
2301 S.E. 17th Street Causeway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Please RSVP to Vicki Swain by March 26th
954.739.5006 vswain@cff.org


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What Is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). A defective gene and its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick, sticky mucus that:

• clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections; and
• obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.

In the 1950s, few children with cystic fibrosis lived to attend elementary school. Today, advances in research and medical treatments have further enhanced and extended life for children and adults with CF. Many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Symptoms of Cystic Fibrosis

People with CF can have a variety of symptoms, including:

• very salty-tasting skin;
• persistent coughing, at times with phlegm;
• frequent lung infections;
• wheezing or shortness of breath;
• poor growth/weight gain in spite of a good appetite; and
• frequent greasy, bulky stools or difficulty in bowel movements.

Statistics

• About 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year.
• More than 70 percent of patients are diagnosed by age two.
• More than 44 percent of the CF patient population is age 18 or older.
• Currently, the predicted median age of survival is 37 years, more than double what it was 25 years ago.

Testing for Cystic Fibrosis

Genetic Carrier Testing
More than 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene. Genetic carrier testing can help detect carriers, who could pass CF onto their children. To have cystic fibrosis, a child must inherit one copy of the defective CF gene from each parent. Each time two carriers of the CF gene have a child, the chances are:

• 25 percent the child will have CF;
• 50 percent the child will carry the CF gene but not have CF; and
• 25 percent the child will not carry the gene and not have CF.

Newborn Screening
Newborns screened for cystic fibrosis can benefit from early diagnosis and treatment, which can:
• Improve growth;
• Improve lung function;
• Reduce hospital stays; and
• Add years to life.

While newborn screening is not a definitive diagnostic test for cystic fibrosis, it may lead to tests that can rule out or confirm a CF diagnosis. The CF Foundation and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend screening for cystic fibrosis for all newborns.

Sweat Testing
If a person exhibits symptoms of CF, a doctor may order a sweat test. This simple, painless test is the best way to diagnose cystic fibrosis. It measures the concentration of salt in a person’s sweat, and a high salt level indicates CF. Sweat tests should be done at a CF Foundation-accredited care center where strict guidelines help ensure accurate results.

Treatments for Cystic Fibrosis

People living with cystic fibrosis must follow a regular treatment routine to stay healthy and maintain optimal lung function. Most often, treatment for CF begins with techniques to trigger strong coughs that help loosen and clear thick mucus from the airways. Nutrition and drug therapies are also important for children and adults with cystic fibrosis.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control CF and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

Thanks to the dedication and financial backing of our supporters—patients, families and friends, medical professionals, researchers, volunteers, individual donors, corporations and staff—we are making a difference.