Darrell and Simone - fighting Cystic Fibrosis

Team AFC members Simone Jowett and Darrell Cook held a fundraiser at Lures Bar & Grille in Crownsville, MD on April 27th to generate money for Cystic Fibrosis (CF).

Darrell's 8-year daughter Celia Grace has CF, a fatal genetic condition that affects the lungs and pancreas and often leads to CF-related diabetes at a young age.

The event was a success, and the turnout, including fellow AFC members Adam Driscoll and Mike Caputi, was fantastic. Based on the restaurant's donation of a portion of its proceeds, the sale of blue "Breathe" bracelets, and the 50/50 raffle, Darrell and Simone brought in over $700.00!!

They are hoping that this is just the start, as the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's major annual fundraiser, Great Strides, is coming up in the next few weeks. Darrell and Simone both have websites, at which donations for Great Strides can be made on his daughter's behalf: http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/DarrellCook and http://www.cff.org/Great_Strides/SimoneJowett. Thanks to all of you who support this worthy cause!