The women of Delta Phi Epsilon are helping to raise awareness this week for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, or the CFF.
world for the development of new treatments for individuals suffering from cystic fibrosis,” Ashley Thorbahn, vice president of programming for Delta Phi Epsilon, said.
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system. Sixty years ago, few children with CF lived past elementary school, but due to organizations such as the CFF, many are now able to live into their 30’s and 40’s, and sometimes even longer.
“I believe in the importance of CFF week because cystic fibrosis currently has no cure, and it has many neg- ative effects on a person’s life from the moment of birth,” Rachel Humberger, sophmore member of Delta Phi Epsilon, said.
The CFF’s mission is to find a cure for cystic fibrosis, and any contribution to the cause is welcome. 30,000 people in the United States are affected by cystic fibrosis. Delta Phi Epsilon is helping to contribute to CFF because it is a cause that they strongly believe in.
Monday night flag football teams competed for five Chipotle gift cards. It cost each team $15 to play, and all proceeds went to the CF Foundation.
Susan Deutschle, executive director of the Central Ohio CFF Chapter, helped to raise awareness by speaking about CFF in the Mezzanine Tuesday.
“We think CFF is a great cause because they are number one in the
Tonight’s fundraiser is a Zumbathon with instructor Melissa Keesing. There will be two classes, one from 6-7 p.m. and the other from 8-9 p.m. Each class costs $7 at the door.
