Dear Friends and Family:
This year, I am captaining a team entitled the New England Gills for PFF, and I'll be leading a group of walkers along with my good friend, Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation Vice-Chair and Treasurer Laurie Chandler, who also suffers from pulmonary fibrosis just as I do. Together we're proud to help lead the way toward a world without pulmonary fibrosis (PF) as part of the PFF National Walk Day on September 24th. We will be stepping together with all the folks who join our team toward a cure in New Castle, and we hope you will join us as we raise funds to benefit the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation (PFF).
You can help by clicking on Donate Now and making a donation under my name; or better yet, you can join our team and walk with us, and invite your friends and family to donate to PFF under your name in support of the New England Gills for PFF. If you plan to walk with us,, please click the "join our team button," select "National Walk Day" as your walk site, and "virtual walker" as your type, then proceed with your registration. Donors who give $500 or more qualify as sponsors, but know that every dollar counts $2, $20, $50 - whatever one can afford is much appreciated.
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly and complex disease that causes progressive scarring in the lungs and currently has no known cure. PF affects over 250,000 Americans with 50,000 new cases and 40,000 deaths reported annually, giving cause to the mission of the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, that is to accelerate the development of new treatments and ultimately a cure for pulmonary fibrosis. Until this goal is achieved, PFF is committed to advancing improved care of patients with PF and providing unequaled support and education resources for patients, caregivers, family members, and health care providers. While there is still significant work to be done, progress in the fight against pulmonary fibrosis is being made. Your generosity by walking and raising funds or by donating to one of our walkers or by being a sponsor of New England Gills for PFF, allows the PFF to expand essential efforts for the PF community.
For more information on how your gift will make a difference in the lives of PF patients and their families, please visit www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org. And if you have any questions, feel free to contact me by email at jrmassaua@gmail.com or give me a call at 207-465-6942.
Thank you in advance for your generous support.
John
