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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization committed to finding therapies�and eventually a cure�for CF and to improving the lives of those with the disease.

CF Patient Gavin Bartlett, Age 2

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What Is Cystic Fibrosis?� A life-threatening

genetic disease that affects the respiratory and digestive systems.

� The current median age of survival for a person with CF is 35.

� 10 million Americans are symptomless carriers of the defective CF gene.

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The CF Foundation Is Efficient

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* Source: 2004 audited financial statementsof the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

In 2004, only 8.9% of the CF Foundation�s revenue was spent on fund-raising and administrative expenses.*

91.1% Goes Back to CF Research!

8.9%

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Recognized As A Leader Among Nonprofits

� SmartMoney named the CF Foundation as a charity that �won�t waste your money.�

� Forbes recognized the CF Foundation�s innovative approach to curing a genetic disease.

� NIH director cited the CF Foundation as a �model organization� and praised its approach for �turning scientific discoveries into better health care.�

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Before CF Gene Discovery And Now

Cystic Fibrosis FoundationMedical Programs

CF-related Journal Articles

Median Age of Survival

1988 2004

1,136

mid-30s

$20.6 million

600

mid-20s

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$113.5 million

+551%

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� Improved length and quality of life for people with CF

� Specialized care centers to meet the unique needs of CF patients

� Cutting-edge science to discover and develop new CF therapies

What Your Money Buys

Money buys science. Science buys life!

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The CF Foundation Faces A New Challenge

For the first time in recent history, CF scientific

opportunities are coming at a pace that is exceeding the

CF Foundation�s ability to fund them.

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It is absolutely It is absolutely unacceptable to unacceptable to leave science leave science on the table�on the table�

�What if it�What if itwere the cure?were the cure?

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� The CF Foundation�s Fastest Growing and Most Unique Fundraiser Event

� In 2005, $55,000 was raised with more than 1000 people in attendance.

� The ONLY Chocolate Fundraiser Event in Atlanta

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� Features chocolates from more than 20 of Atlanta�s finest pastry chefs.

� Live entertainment with two fantastic bands.

� An incredible auction with more than 150 items.

� A full dinner buffet.� Chef display competition.� Chocolate Martinis,

Chocolate Lager, Chocolate Fountain, and Chocolate Espresso

Indulge Yourself �

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Chocolate! Ingredients

� The target market for Chocolate! is young professionals between the ages of 25-40 and mainly women.

� It is a low ticket event: $60 per person and $75 at the door.

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Hooray for Chocolate!

� Chocolate tripled in size with more than 1000 people in attendance since 2004.

� It raised $55,000 in 2005 (83% increase from 2004).

� Received exposure in more than 7 magazines and newspapers, 3 radio stations, and 2 television stations.

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How to Get Involved

�Become a Sponsor

�Serve as a Host and Help Sell Tickets

�Help Collect Auction Items

�Volunteer the Night of the Event

Contact Katie Mills at the CF Foundation

Kamills@cff.org or call 404.325.6973

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Join Others in the Fight for a Cure!2005 Chocolate! Sponsors

AriaAtlanta Chocolate FountainsBellejais ChocolatierBuckhead Bread CompanyBuckhead Wedding CakesCanoeChef Eric Catering & EventsCity GrillFifth Group RestaurantsMax Lager’s American Grill and BreweryPark 75 at the Four Seasons Hotel AtlantaPura VidaRainwaterRathbun’sRoyal Cup CoffeeRoy’sSvedka VodkaThe Café at East AndrewsThe Capital GrilleVilla ChristinaThe Coca Cola CompanySolvay Pharmaceuticals American AirlinesWaffle House, Inc.Svedka Vodka

Turner FoundationEuropean American Realty-Villa SonomaRoyal Cup CoffeeZero DriversWoodlawn Medical Group, Inc. Chef Eric Catering & EventsCover UpsEfficio MarketingMelissa Libby & AssociatesMG FloralOrigen Partners Inc.SalsamboVilla ChristinaAtlanta’s Finest DiningAtlanta MagazineAtlanta News GroupComcastCBS Anchor Stephanie FisherDave FMFox 5 – Good Day AtlantaPiedmont ReviewQ 100Star 94Where Atlanta

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