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2008 Hoopie Bar Crawl

The Crawl raised over $3,000 for PACFI and about 175 people participated in the event
that filled the streets of Selinsgrove with Hoopie Happiness!

Ryan Beddall, Hoopie Bar Crawl Coordinator, and his assistant Jaime Griffith, sell Hoopie T-shirts.

Burke P. Bear Is Headed For Parma, Italy

The Parma-based Chiesi Group, a research-focused international company that develops and markets innovative
medical solutions in over 50 countries, ordered 100 Burke P. Bears to give out to children
and others attending the April European CF Conference in the city of Prague.
Through their partnership with CF Worldwide, PACFI shipped 100 Burke P. Bears to Parma.

"It's great to see Burke's message of love, peace, having fun and healing circling the globe,"
PACFI President Betty Hollenbach said, "and we're proud to sponsor his world tour."

19th Annual Chili Cookoff News

The 19th Annual Mike & Dot's II/Budweiser Chili Cookoff & Auction raised
over $14,000 for PACFI and it was another awesome event.
Amanda Lower, a Milton student with CF, talked about her need for a second lung transplant
and Logan Roush, a Mifflinburg student with CF and diabetes,
told the story of "65 Roses" and donated his "65 Roses" artwork that sold for $140.
Budweiser presented PACFI with a check for $1500 (thank you!).
Brad Shoemaker's original art work sold for $2100 and a Penn State Weekend package
featuring press box tickets to PSU v. Illinois, two nights at the Hampton Inn, and a gift certificate to Damon's
went for a bid of $1900. Many thanks to Bill and Leslie Cooper, Budweiser, the judges,
John Corr from Southern Wines & Spirits, the chili chefs, All the Gang at Mike & Dot's II,
and all the bidding participants who made this event another awesome success!

Click Here for Chili Cookoff & Auction Photos!

Newest "CF" Product For Sale

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THE STORY BEHIND THE SONG “UP IN HEAVEN”

     The original song was written by Les Lyons who owns Lyons Auto and Truck Service Center
in Mifflinburg. Lyons was inspired to write the song in memory of his niece, Shannon,
who died in an auto accident in 1991. He asked soloist Joseph Wise of Lewisburg
to consider singing the song, and Wise suggested that Skip Kline of Songcrafters Studio
in Beavertown be asked to produce the music and add to the lyrics.
Orion Creative, Inc., of Harrisburg, offered to do the artwork for the CD and insert.
Orion Creative is owned by Deb Hosterman, and Hosterman works with Christina Wise
who is Joe’s wife. Sam and Carol Lantz of Lantz Modular Log Homes in Middleburg
agreed to donate the initial duplication costs.

     Lyons previously read an article about Pennsylvania Cystic Fibrosis, Inc. (PACFI),
and their annual Chili Cookoff & Auction in Susquehanna Life magazine.
He contacted PACFI and asked that all proceeds from the sale of the CD be given to PACFI
to help people affected by cystic fibrosis (CF) because “zero kids with CF is a good idea.”
     PACFI thankfully acknowledges the people noted above for donating their time, efforts and money
to make this CD possible. 100% of proceeds will benefit PACFI to help families and to fund research.

Burke P. Bear was proclaimed "The Pennsylvania Ambassador for Love, Peace, Having Fun, and
Curing Cystic Fibrosis" in a unanimous 199-0 vote by the PA House of Representatives in June, 1999.
"Burke's Tour" is taking the traveling ambassador through each state and several world countries.
So far he has visited nearly every state and 17 world countries where he spreads his ambassador's messge:
To love each other, to live peacefully, to have fun, and to help cure CF.
Read the entire House Resolution!
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