Amy and I would like to invite you to join us as a sponsor or donor of the 25^th Celebration of the Wine and Roses Gala.
 
As you know, I am living with cystic fibrosis and am deeply committed to furthering advancements in research and care for those with this disease.
 
I am honored to be a member of the CF Foundation's premier Gala, serving on the Emeritus Chair Committee and the Leadership Team for this special event. This year marks the 25th year of the Wine & Roses Gala, a milestone we are excited to celebrate with our community. We are excited to honor you as impactful individuals who have contributed to our success and to celebrate the progress we continue to make in our mission.
 
Cystic fibrosis is known to be the best story in medicine. The advancements that have been made possible have been life-changing for me and others with CF. In my lifetime we have:

• Discovered the CF gene in 1989.
• Had the first FDA approved drug specifically for cystic fibrosis - Dornase Alpha (Pulmozyme®) in 1993.
• The Foundation invested $40M - the first large investment in a company to fund development of what would be the first therapies to treat the underlying cause of CF. This marks the first major test of the Foundation’s Venture Philanthropy model.
• Other therapies were developed like inhaled antibiotics, “The Vest” for Chest Percussive Therapy, a formalized multi-disciplinary care model, and so much more.
• In 2019 the FDA approved the triple-combination modulator, Trikafta® for people with CF. This historic breakthrough meant that for the first time, the majority of the CF population had a highly effective therapy for the underlying cause of their disease.

These advancements in treatment and care have significantly changed my life and have allowed me to live longer than anyone ever imagined. The Foundation’s success is a testament to you –our incredible community that has rallied behind us. It would mean so much to us if you would consider joining our event as a sponsor again this year.

Enclosed you will find a summary of the Gala’s sponsorship opportunities. You can also learn more at www.wineandrosesgala.com.
We are incredibly grateful and hope you’ll stand with us as we continue our pursuit of finding a cure for cystic fibrosis.
 
Here’s to 25 years of adding tomorrows!