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Children March to help fight cystic fibrosis

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: October 29, 2004
Contact Info: Christy Deer, Little Wings Childcare & Learning Center
Phone: 217-893-9022
Email: christyd@littlewingslearning.com

On October 29th, 2004, children enrolled at Little Wings Childcare & Learning Center participated in the Halloween Mini-March to raise funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  This years marks the 5th year that Little Wings has hosted the Halloween Mini-March.  In the past 5 years, the march has raised over $4800.00 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

The children spent the week prior to the event learning about Cystic Fibrosis through songs and stories provided by the CF Foundation. 

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease affecting 30,000 children and adults in the United States. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundatin assures the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.