[November 03, 2017]

Update: Senator Susan Collins to be Honored by Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at "Take a Breath" Social

On Friday, November 3, U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) will be joining the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for their annual "Take a Breath" social to receive the CF Foundation Breath of Life legislator award for her leadership during this summer's health care reform debates. Senator Collins will be just the third legislator to receive the award. She will be giving brief remarks immediately following the award presentation.

Held at Ocean Gateway (News - Alert), the event will be emceed by Heidi Knight of 107.5 FM. Jennifer Rogers of Raymond, ME, mother to a child with cystic fibrosis, will also be receiving the 2017 Hope award, which the CF Foundation Northern New England Chapter awards to leaders in the CF community every year.

The event will feature local restaurants, a dueling pianos performance, and live auctions.

Members of the press who plan to attend for Senator Collins' award presentation must RSVP by emailing [email protected]

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with the disease the opportunity to lead full, productive lives by funding research and drug development, promoting individualized treatment, and ensuring access to high-quality, specialized care.

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