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Olathe Kansas Team, Legs for Lyman, Kicks Off 2008 Cystic Fibrosis Fund-raising Campaign with Over 100 Guests

(PRWEB) February 20, 2008 -- Sunday morning in Olathe, KS and the overnight rain has now turned to snow and it is accumulating rapidly. As Shelley and Merrill Staton sat in church that morning and prayed for a great turnout at their first fundraiser, they had no idea how it would turn out. Immediately heading home and shoveling about four inches of snow from their driveway, their spirits remained hopeful. Little did they know that by early afternoon, temperatures would warm to the upper 40's and almost all the snow would melt away in time for a fabulous turn out of over 100 people at their Legs For Lyman Kick Off Party at Double Dino's in Shawnee, KS. "You never expect all who are invted to come, but this time it was pretty close. At one time, every table in the place was taken up by our guests!" stated Merrill.

Shelley and Merrill have two wonderful boys, Hamilton and Lyman. Hamilton is a healthy 4 year old boy and Lyman is a beautiful 2 1/2 year old boy has a smile for everyone he meets. While he might be the happiest kid on the block, Lyman still works very hard every day to stay healthy. Lyman has Cystic Fibrosis, a life shortening disease for which there is no cure.... yet. Because we promised Lyman to work hard too, we are fundraising for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Please help us exceed our fundraising goal and join us in the CFF Great Strides walk. Your generous gift will be used efficiently and effectively, as more than $.90 out of every dollar you contribute will be used to fund the vital programs of the CFF.

Can't walk this time? Please come to another event listed below, take a moment to make a donation or just tell a friend. Your support can make the difference for all children like Lyman and make CF stand for Cure Found! Making a donation is easy and secure! Just visit my web site listed below to make your donation to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Any amount you can donate is greatly appreciated!

Date: Thursday, March 6th

Time: 7:00 pm

Event: CFF Wine Opener

Location: Town Pavilion

Visit downtown Kansas CIty for this event featuring over 20 of Kansas City's finest restaurants and eight different wine and beer tasting stations. With over 120 bottles of wine and some exciting travel packages, you will have the opportunity to take home some unique wines featured during the evening. This is a unique event where the entertainment never ends, so come out and experience great cuisine, sip fine wines and discover rare art. For ticket and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Jacob McDougal, Director of Special Events at 913-384-8997 or e-mail at jmcdougal@cff.org. Please tell them you are supporting team Legs For Lyman

Date: Saturday, April 12th

Time: 6:00 pm

Event: Redneck Party

Location: Staton Shack

All y*all R welcome ta 2nd anyal Redneck Bash! Leave yur young uns at home and git yer tail on down here! Events Includ: Beer Can Bowling, Spam Carving, Toilet Paper Basketball, Best redneck outfit (male and female), Toilet Seat Toss, Best belch (male and female) and other adult games. Yur generus donashuns er taken at the door. How much muney wuld you spend for a crazee nite out with food and drinks inkluded? Now add that it*z fer a gud cauze! Giv us a holler so we know how much Boone*s Farm, Beer, Food and other gudies we need to git.

Date: Saturday, May 3rd

Time: 9:00am

Event: Great Strides Walk

Location: Shawnee Mission Park

Use your LEGS FOR LYMAN to walk with us on May 3rd and show your support for Lyman. Join our family and friends in this fun 3.1 mile walk and use your LEGS FOR LYMAN to cure Cystic Fibrosis. Kids and strollers are welcome to this family friendly walk, and there will be plenty of food, entertainment, and fun! Register at www.STATONVILLE.com. Challenge your co-workers for a good cause! Please go to www.STATONVILLE.com and check out the HUGE list of companies that match your donations to see if yours does. Then, you just get the form from your HR Department.

Date: Saturday, May 3rd

Post Time: Immediately following the walk

Event: Derby Style Thank You Celebration

Post: The Parker Residence

On the backstretch of our 25 furlong walk, relax and unwind in horse racing fashion! The Parkers will be celebrating a successful Great Strides Purse with drinks, light brunch food and the Kentucky Derby. We welcome all maidens, closers and those who bet against the chalk. We would like to know a somewhat accurate field size, so please try to let us know if you plan to attend. If you can't RSVP, please come anyway!

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a devastating genetic disease that affects tens of thousands of children and young adults in the United States. Research and care supported by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is making a huge difference in extending the length and quality of life for those with CF. However, we continue to lose precious lives to CF every day. That's why your help is needed now more than ever to ensure that a cure is found sooner - rather than later. Together, we can make a difference in the life of Lyman and others with CF. Would an average life expectancy of 36.7 years be long enough for your child? View our web site to register to walk, make a donation or just learn more.Thank you for supporting our family and our mission!

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