CF for CF is just one day away!
Today, everyone was busy tying up loose ends (yes, more loose ends)! The highlight of today was probably the stage being set up!
Hattie Dunstan, founder of CF for CF (who also underwent a double-lung transplant this summer--talk about a go-getter), is planning on attending the dress rehearsal tomorrow afternoon. It will be a great opportunity for her to see her vision in the flesh! She will not attend the real deal because you cannot be in large crowds so soon after transplant (you have no immune system from the drugs you need to take in order to prevent your body from rejecting the new organ).
This brings me to my first point, tomorrow night we will be handing out consent forms for organ donation. Check out the Trillium Gift of Life Network for more information on this important subject. They have a really good FAQ section if you are interested!
While this is a fundraiser for Cystic Fibrosis, the reality is that when we reach end-stage lung disease we will require a double-lung transplant to live. Without a donor, Hattie probably wouldn't have been here today and there are LOTS of other Hattie's out there that are waiting for lungs or livers or kidneys...
So please consider signing your consent form tomorrow night, if you haven't already!
Also be sure to talk to you family. People are surprised to learn that their family can override their consent. So it's very important that your family understands how important it is to you that you are an organ donor!
So bring a pen, your strapy heels, or for men--your shiny shoes? And bring your cheque book too (we will also be accepting debit and cash), because we have some amazing silent auction items up for bid including a limo ride, spa packages and leaf tickets.
Looking for a sneak peak of what's to come? Check out the designers and stores that will be featured tomorrow night!
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