Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Toronto & District Chapter

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Toronto & District Chapter

Imagine a world where children didn't have to fight for their breath. The CCFF - Toronto & District

30/03/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Toronto & District Chapter

Please "Like" our NEW page at http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFB. It reflects our new name and logo. This Page will officially close tomorrow, so don't miss a beat! Go to http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFB today to keep up to date on the fight against cystic fibrosis in Toronto & District

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29/03/2011

Centre Island's EGGstravaganza | Easter, April, Eggstravaganza, Centre, Ferry, Ride, Hunt, Amusement

Help fight CF while celebrating Easter at Centre Island's EGGstravaganza! April 22-24th at Centreville Amusement Park. Participate in Toronto's largest Easter egg hunt. Thanks to Centreville for donating the proceeds of this event to the fight against cystic fibrosis! http://www.toronto4kids.com/EVENTS/view/4286.html

toronto4kids.com EVENTS Easter Events Name Centre Island's EGGstravaganza Date April 22, 2011 to April 24, 2011 Location Centreville Amusement Park Website Centre Island's EGGstravaganza Join us Friday April 22, Saturday April 23 and Sunday April 24 from 11 - 5pm for an Easter EGGstravaganza on Centre Island.

24/03/2011

http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFBOnly

Join our NEW page at http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFB. Only 7 days until this page becomes inactive. Join us on our new page and stay up to date on all Toronto & District Chapter happenings.

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16/03/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Great Strides™

Here's your chance to win an IPOD! Register online for the Great Strides Walk at the Toronto Zoo at www.cysticfibrosis.ca/greatstrides by March 31 and raise over $100 to be automatically entered to win an 8 GB IPOD! Register today!

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02/03/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Toronto & District Chapter

Join us on our new page at http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFB which reflects our new name a logo. This page will be closing at the end of March, so don't miss a beat and "Like" our new page today.

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18/02/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Great Strides™

The Great Strides Walk website is up and running! Join us at the Toronto Zoo on Sunday May 29th for an incredible day of family fun. Start a team with friends and family or sign up as an individual at http://bit.ly/GSWToronto. For all the exciting news and highlights check out the new Toronto Chapter page at http://on.fb.me/CFTorontoFB

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14/02/2011

Thanks to everyone who came to Valentini Blue, helping to raise over $13,000 and counting for cystic fibrosis research and care. For pictures and info, check out our new page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cystic-Fibrosis-Canada-Toronto-District-Chapter/193779930636708

04/02/2011

Chapter Events - Event Article

Less than one week until Valentini Blue - support cystic fibrosis research and care while stepping to amazing jazz music and enjoying a great night of food, drink and fun. Philip Lyall, director of the doc 65_RedRoses will speak and jazz singer DK Ibomeka will perform. Tix and info at http://bit.ly/ValentiniBlue

ccfftoronto.ca Valentini is going blue in 2011! Join us and swing, step and groove to cool cuts at what is sure to be the smoothest Valentini session yet.

04/02/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Toronto & District Chapter

Join us on our new page! With a new name and logo comes a new page. Continue your support of cystic fibrosis research and care in Toronto and surrounding area by clicking "Like" on our new page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cystic-Fibrosis-Canada-Toronto-District-Chapter/193779930636708

Imagine a world where children didn't have to fight for their breath. Join us in our quest for a cure. www.cysticfibrosistoronto.ca

03/02/2011

The Day We Met Oprah :: 65_RedRoses

Exciting news from Philip Lyall (speaker at the upcoming Valentini Blue event on February 10), his film 65_RedRoses will make its premiere south of the border on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN)! They also met Oprah at Sundance festival last week - check it out! http://www.65redroses.com/?p=802. Get your Valentini tickets at http://bit.ly/ValentiniBlue

65redroses.com After losing his iPhone on an Air Canada flight, Philip arrived at his destination only to discover his bags weren’t there. Jet lagged from getting back to Vancouver from Mumbai five days earlier, Nimisha boarded the cheapest flight she could find to Sundance, which meant long delays and over eight

27/01/2011

Cystic Fibrosis Canada - Toronto & District Chapter

In February, the Toronto & District Chapter will start using our new Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Toronto & District Chapter page. Join us as me make this exciting transition by liking and sharing this new page. Thank you for your support! http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cystic-Fibrosis-Canada-Toronto-District-Chapter/193779930636708

Imagine a world where children didn't have to fight for their breath. Join us in our quest for a cure. www.cysticfibrosistoronto.ca

25/01/2011

DK IBOMEKA: I'm Your Man - an introduction

Canadian Jazz Vocalist of the Year nominee DK Ibomeka will be performing at Valentini Blue - Feb 10 in support of cystic fibrosis research and care. Don't know DK? Get an introduction to this rare talent at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2vW7i7f7qU&feature=related. Tickets available at http://bit.ly/ValentiniBlue

gdata.youtube.com DK Ibomeka talks about his new album "I'm Your Man" - released in Canada on May 27 2008 and coming to the US on September 23 2008 - and Europe in October '08. Includes audio clips.

19/01/2011

Chapter Events - Event Article

Just announced! Philip Lyall, Director of the acclaimed documentary 65_RedRoses chronicling Eva Markvoort's battle with CF and transplantation, will be speaking at Valentini Blue. Thursday, February 10, 2011. Valentini Blue is an evening of jazz, prizes, entertainment and more. http://bit.ly/ValentiniBlue for tickets and info. http://on.fb.me/ValentiniblueFB on FB.

ccfftoronto.ca Valentini is going blue in 2011! Join us and swing, step and groove to cool cuts at what is sure to be the smoothest Valentini session yet.

17/01/2011

Chapter Events - Event Article

Valentini is going Blue in 2011. Valentini Blue, February 10, 2011 at Six Degrees near Yonge and Eglinton. Sultry evening of jazz and blues in support of cystic fibrosis research and care. Jaymz Bee from JAZZ.FM91 emcees and Canadian Jazz Vocalist of the Year nominee DK Ibomeka(www.dkibomeka.com) performs. Wear your best blue outfit! http://bit.ly/ValentiniBlue

ccfftoronto.ca Valentini is going blue in 2011! Join us and swing, step and groove to cool cuts at what is sure to be the smoothest Valentini session yet.

10/01/2011

We are currently recruiting members for our Great Strides™ Walk event planning committee. The Great Strides™ Walk is the CCFF’s largest event, and we would love your help in making the 2011 edition the best walk yet! Our first meeting is January 25th at 6:30 pm at our Toronto Chapter offices. For more info or to sign up, email [email protected]

31/12/2010

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Cystic Fibrosis Canada

Happy New Year everyone from your friends at the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Toronto & District Chapter. Plenty of wonderful changes coming in 2011 including a new name and logo. Learn more at http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/aboutUs/CysticFibrosisCanada.php

cysticfibrosis.ca The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

21/12/2010

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - The Face of Cystic Fibrosis

Could you be the next face of cystic fibrosis? We’re looking for bloggers with a connection to cystic fibrosis, and individuals with CF to appear in print ads and a video. Help us convey the urgency and importance of our cause by becoming the Face of Cystic Fibrosis - http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/en/TheFaceOfCf/index.php for more info.

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16/12/2010

Help us build a Wall of Hope at Sick Kids Hospital! 50 original Jeremy Bortz paintings will be put up at the hospital celebrating the CCFF's 50th Anniversary. For $250, you get one painting to take home, and one placed on the Wall of Hope with your name or that of someone special. Makes a great gift! http://bit.ly/wallofhope

13/12/2010

Céline Dion marks 50th Anniversary of Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Have you seen Celine Dion's lovely 50th Anniversary video? Thanks to Celine for her year's of patronage to the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. http://bit.ly/celine50thTO. More about the CCFF's 50th Anniversary campaign: http://bit.ly/TO50th

This ad is currently being aired on Canadian television networks. Thank you Céline, Celebrity Patron of the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis, for recording the ad, a...

10/12/2010

Chapter Events - Event Article

Don't forget! Brunch with Santa, Saturday, December 12 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Georgetown. A wonderful holiday buffet, plus cookie decorating and arts and crafts stations for kids. Plus, a chance to win golf passes or a one week stay at a wonderful Ontario resort. Part of proceeds support the CCFF. http://bit.ly/brunchwithsanta for more details

ccfftoronto.ca Feast on a festive holiday buffet featuring carved turkey, ham and roast beef accompanied by all the traditional favourites.

08/12/2010

We've still got Christmas cards for sale! These are adorable prints of hand drawn pictures done by children with cystic fibrosis. Each card has the name of the young artists along with the CCFF logo on the back. 8 cards for $12, delivery included. Contact [email protected] for details or to order.

06/12/2010

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Toronto family awarded trip of a lifetime for their dedicatio

Top fundraiser for 2010 Great Strides™ walk wins trip to Disney World for her family. Press release about Toronto Chapter member Lovisa McCallum's efforts to become the top fundraiser for the 2010 Great Strides Walk. http://bit.ly/LovisaGSW. What are you doing to get ready for GSW 2011?

cysticfibrosis.ca The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

02/12/2010

Chapter Events - Event Article

Come to Brunch with Santa, Saturday, December 12 at Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Georgetown. A wonderful holiday buffet, plus cookie decorating and arts and crafts stations for kids. Plus, a chance to win golf passes or a one week stay at a wonderful Ontario resort. Part of proceeds support the CCFF. http://bit.ly/brunchwithsanta for more details

ccfftoronto.ca Feast on a festive holiday buffet featuring carved turkey, ham and roast beef accompanied by all the traditional favourites.

29/11/2010

Success Stories - Success story

Help us build a 50th Anniversary Wall of Hope at Sick Kids Hospital! These beautiful original paintings by Jeremy Bortz are for sale for $250 for TWO pieces, one for the Wall of Hope, and one for you to take home. Additional pieces are $125 each, they look great as a set! Click http://www.ccfftoronto.ca/volunteer/testimonials/wallofhope.htm for more info!

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26/11/2010
23/11/2010

Excited to announce that the 2010 Fusion - 50th Anniversary Ball raised $120,000 for cystic fibrosis research and care. Thanks to Presenting Sponsor Team Industrial for their astounding support, and additional $10k donation. Thanks to the KPMG Foundation for an amazing $25k 50th Anniversary donation, and to all who attended, volunteered and supported!

22/11/2010
22/11/2010

CARSTAR Canada

Watch this amazing message from CARSTAR Canada - http://bit.ly/CARSTARmessageTO - they have just pledged an additional $5000 to the CCFF if they reach their goal of 10,000 Facebook fans. Meaning a final donation of $15,000! Lets help them reach their goal. Ask your friends to "Like" CARSTAR Canada on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/carstarcanada

At CARSTAR we know the journey is just as important as the destination and a big part of that journey happens in our cars. That's why we make accidents unhappen, so you can . Follow us and visit us at www.carstar.ca.

18/11/2010

Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Super Striders

We are looking for the next Great Strides Walk Super Striders! There are two categories, kids/adolescence ages 4 - 15, and adults 16 or older. If you have an amazing child, friend or relative with CF, nominate them today. For more information and a nomination form, visit http://bit.ly/superstriderTO

cysticfibrosis.ca The Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

01/11/2010

Are you sending Christmas Cards this year? Consider purchasing them from the CCFF and all proceeds will go to cystic fibrosis research and care! These cute cards are prints of hand drawn artwork by kids with CF. There are four great designs. The cards come in packs of 8 and cost $12 per pack. Email [email protected] or call 416-932-3900 x 221 to purchase.

26/10/2010

Valentini 2010 - NotableTV - Cystic Fibrosis

Valentini is our annual cocktail mixer in February - want to know what it's all about? Check out this clip from NotableTV. http://bit.ly/valentininotable, We are very excited to welcome back Investors Group Toronto Midtown Region as our presenting sponsor! This year, Valentini is going Blue! More info to come.

Valentini 2010 - Six Degrees near Yonge and Eglinton. February 17, 2010. Hundreds of young professionals came our for a night of mingling, entertainment, gre...

22/10/2010

Chapter Events - Event Article

Check out Rock, Blues & Brews on Saturday, November 6 from 2 - 6 pm. Who's Callin' the Shots will entertain the crowd at Sticky Fingers Bar and Grill (199 Essa Rd, Barrie, ON). All proceeds go to cystic fibrosis research and care. Presented by the O'Ryan Project and the Barrie Kinsmen. Special thanks for Sticky Fingers for donating a portion of the afternoon's sales. http://bit.ly/rockbluesbrews

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21/10/2010

We are currently looking for volunteers to help us plan our 2011 Valentini event as members of our 2011 Valentini Event Committee. Valentini is am amazing event in February that attracts a great mix of young professionals. If you are interested in helping to plan this great event, email [email protected]. First meeting: Nov 8!

19/10/2010

Inked-up inspiration

Wonderful story out of Barrie about a Kinsmen getting "inked-up" for a special person with cystic fibrosis. http://bit.ly/barriekintattoo

thebarrieexaminer.com Little Gabrielle Dube has found her way into John Donley's heart. And now her name and cause are forever etched onto the Barrie man's arm. Donley...

13/10/2010

Eva Dien Brine Markvoort

Beautiful piece in the Globe and Mail about Eva Markvoort: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/facts-and-arguments/eva-dien-brine-markvoort/article1746215/?cmpid=rss1

theglobeandmail.com Daughter, sister, cousin, friend, artist, actor, fashionista, face painter extraordinaire. Born March 31, 1984, in New Westminster, B.C. Died March 27 in Vancouver of cystic fibrosis, aged 25.

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