CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION ADDING TOMORROWS To Whom It May Concern: Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects approximately 30,000 children and adults nationwide. The disease compromises the respiratory system and digestive tract of those affected, bringing difficulty to ordinary activities like eating and breathing. CF often leads to chronic lung infection, and there is no cure. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor supported organization, helps fund landmark research to support the cure and control of this disease. When the organization was founded, the median predicted survival age of CF patients was approximately 10 years old. Today, thanks to research and care supported by the Foundation, many people with CF are living into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. The Foundation receives no federal funding to accomplish its aggressive 20als, and it is largely through the generosity of community-minded organizations that the fight against CF continues its promise and momentum. {tis through annual donor supported events that the Western Pennsylvania Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation generated funding in support of the Foundation’s mission. We recognize that your company, as a participant in this respiratory care program, extends itself to a similar audience. Because of this, we invite you to learn more about cur organization and get, involved with the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. There are many ways in which you or your company can help us add tomorrows for those living with CF. We invite you to learn more about our corporate sponsorship, participation, and opportunities for events like XTreme Hike, CF Cycle for Life, and all of our twelve community- oriented Great Strides walks. To discuss these and other opportunities further, we encourage you to schedule a mecting in the near future. If this is something that interests you, please contact lauren Mei) ES : aT Thank you for your attention and consideration. We look forward to the opportunity to create a mutually beneficial relationship Sincerely, Lauren DiMaria Development Director WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER 10 FIVER AVENUE PITTSBURGH, #a 18212 VE HTTB/INPACHEORG