The John S. Pickering Foundation
in support of children with Cystic Fibrosis

presents the 12th Annual
Playing For A Cure 2009
Celebrity Golf Tournament

Monday, October 12, 2009
St. Marlo Country Club
Duluth, Georgia


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Dear Friends of the John S. Pickering Foundation,

After much deliberation,we have decided to postpone our 12th annual golf tournament originally scheduled for October 12, 2009. Our decision is based on numerous factors that have affected the participation of sponsors, players, volunteers, and celebrities. We respect our cause and our loyal supporters too much to produce a tournament that is anything less than first rate. Our hope is that next year brings improved circumstances for everyone, and fully anticipate the return of a great tournament in true "Playing for a Cure" fashion. For those that have already pledged your support, your sponsorship will be returned. Thank you for your understanding, and we will see you next year.

Sincerely,

John and Tammie Pickering
The John S. Pickering Foundation

  • What is Cystic Fibrosis?

Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States. It is an incurable, and always fatal disease.

  • Who Is Affected?

Cystic Fibrosis affects 30,000 children and young adults in the United States. The median age of survival of a person with Cystic Fibrosis is 35. The CF gene is carried in one out of every 20 Americans.
 

  • How Will Funds Raised Be Spent?

Your support of this event is invaluable in helping children with the fatal disease. Funds raised will be used to support various CF related causes.

Additionally, proceeds will be designated to local scholarships and research efforts in hope of finding a cure.

Cystic Fibrosis Facts

  • Approximately 30,000 people in the United States have CF.

  • Symptoms are many and varied, often confused with pneumonia, asthma or other respiratory problems.

  • A child must inherit two CF genes, one from each parent.

  • One in 20 Americans is a symptomless carrier of the CF gene.

  • CF causes a thick, sticky mucous to clog the lungs which leads to multiple infections and lung damage, interfering with other major organs to possibly cause malnutrition and stunted growth.

  • In 1955, when Cystic Fibrosis was newly identified, few children lived to go to school.

  • In 1974, children were lucky to live 11 years.

  • Today, the average life expectancy is 35 years. While we work for a cure, new goals for daily living must be set and attained so the quality of life will be meet and exceed the quantity of life



The John S. Pickering Foundation, Inc.
172 Woodcliff Drive
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 781-3803
fax (770) 844-5919
e-mail: johnpick@bellsouth.net

The John S. Pickering Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia Nonprofit Organization 

 

Personalized Welcome from the Pickerings


 

We cordially invite you to participate in the 12th Annual "Playing for a Cure" Celebrity Golf Tournament on Monday, October 12, 2009 at St. Marlo Country Club in Duluth, Georgia. The tournament is presented by the John S. Pickering Foundation in support of children with Cystic Fibrosis.

As many of you know, our son, John Spencer ("John John") was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at the age of 2 1/2 years. Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is the number one genetic killer of children and young adults in the United States.  It is an incurable disease that affects the mucous secreting glands of the body, primarily in the lungs and digestive system. The mucous secreted is abnormal - very thick and sticky - and it clogs the lungs and digestive track, leading to numerous problems such as lung infections and intestinal blockages. Eventually, the bacteria that thrive in CF lungs destroy lung tissue, leading to respiratory failure.

When John John was diagnosed in 1995, we were devastated. Once we became educated about CF, we knew that he could live a good life with the help of aggressive daily medical intervention, and we were determined to see him thrive. 

When he was four, we founded the John S. Pickering Foundation in his honor. Created out of our love for our son, and our dedication to the CF community, the foundation provides financial assistance to numerous CF causes. The primary goal of the John S. Pickering Foundation is to help provide quality of life to all CF patients while researchers are working to find a cure. We also support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, whose only mission is to fund CF research.

On behalf of John John and our entire family, thank you for your commitment to fighting CF.

John & Tammie Pickering

Golf Classic

The 12th Annual “Playing For A Cure” Golf Tournament is presented by The John S. Pickering Foundation to benefit children with Cystic Fibrosis. The event will again be held at St. Marlo Country Club

Cystic Fibrosis is the number one genetic killer among children and young adults in the United States. It is an incurable, always fatal disease that affects the respiratory and gastrointestinal systems of the victims. Advancements in medical technology have increased the life expectancy of CF patients, but very often families become financially depleted, using every possible resource to battle the affects of the disease.

Because of your participation in our 12th Annual Golf tournament, you will make a difference in the lives of young people with Cystic Fibrosis. We know first-hand of the physical, emotional and financial ravages of this deadly disease and are most appreciative of your willingness to help.


Playing for a Cure Committee
 

The John S. Pickering Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia Nonprofit Organization


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