G&D Awarded Top Young Professional Event of 2007

03/01/2008

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Indiana Chapter received an award for outstanding fund-raising efficiency during the organization’s annual Volunteer Leadership Initiative Meeting. Nearly 300 people from across the country attended the event, held in our nation’s capital.

The award lauds the Indiana Chapter as a top fund-raising office, and specifically recognizes the enduring success of Guys and Dolls; an event that unites Indiana’s young professionals in the fight against cystic fibrosis.

Jim Woods, the foundation’s Director of Field Management and Recruitment, explains that the Indiana Chapter richly deserved the award because Guys and Dolls, now in its 20th year is considered a "mature" event with a great committee. There is much buzz about this young professional event that the committee interviews new prospective committee members to make sure they are committed to achieving the Foundation's goals. While the volunteer committee operates like a business, they know how to have fun - all of this has led Indiana Guys and Dolls event to the top - raising $215,000 this past year!”

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind, with nearly 90 percent of every dollar of revenue raised available for investment in research, care and education programs. Today, the predicted median age of survival for people with cystic fibrosis is 37 years-more than double what it was 25 years ago.

For further information about Guys and Dolls, contact Liz Fraim, Special Events Director at 317-202-9210.

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