Published On: Thursday Oct. 29, 2009

Osceola County, Florida – Osceola County Commissioner Fred Hawkins, Jr. was recently named as the
2010 Chair of GREAT STRIDES in Osceola County by the Central Florida Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Foundation.

The GREAT STRIDES event will take place on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at the St. Cloud Lakefront. GREAT STRIDES raises critical funds for life-saving research, education and care programs for cystic fibrosis, a fatal genetic disease.

“With so much promising research on the horizon, it’s more important than ever that we raise every dollar we can to fight CF and improve the lives of people with this disease,” said Commissioner Hawkins. “I am grateful for the contributions of each volunteer and donor who support GREAT STRIDES, and look forward to making 2010 a milestone year.”

GREAT STRIDES walks will occur at 600 sites across the country — including St. Cloud — from March to June.

The CF Foundation has been recognized as one of the most efficient charities in the country. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar raised by the CF Foundation is available to fund CF research and care programs. 

For more information, contact the Osceola County Public Information Office at 407-742-0100.

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