65 Roses

You know how little kids say the darndest thing? well, here is the story of 65 Roses.

"65 Roses" is what some children with cystic fibrosis (CF) call their disease because the words are much easier for them to pronounce.


Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning that her three little boys had CF. Her duty was to call every civic club, social and service organization seeking financial support for CF research. Mary's 4-year-old son, Richard, listened closely to his mother as she made each call.

After several calls, Richard came into the room and told his Mom, "I know what you are working for." Mary was dumbstruck because Richard did not know what she was doing, nor did he know that he had cystic fibrosis. With some trepidation, Mary asked, "What am I working for, Richard?" He answered, "You are working for 65 Roses." Mary was speechless.
He could not see the tears running down Mary's cheeks as she stammered, "Yes Richard, I'm working for 65 Roses."

Since 1965, the term "65 Roses" has been used by children of all ages to describe their disease. But, making it easier to say does not make CF any easier to live with. The "65 Roses" story has captured the hearts and emotions of all who have heard it. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a symbol of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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There are so many amazing fundraisers that can help Mary and every other parent, spouse, and patient find a cure for CF. One of which my amazing brother-in-law will be participating in. The CF foundation is 100% donor funded so without donations the scientists can not do what they need to do to save our little girl. Your 10 dollars puts us exactly 10 dollars closer to the cure. Will you please sponsor my brother in law as he climbs 70 flights of stairs to help raise money, raise awareness, and ultimately find a cure for his niece and cousin? Please copy and paste the link below into your brower, read his story, and donate a buck or two in Sloan's name :)

http://www.cff.org/LWC/dsp_donationPage.cfm?idEvent=16413&idUser=215739

The Weiss Brothers