Because you are one of our organization's most committed supporters, the New Jersey State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis is reaching out to you as 2011 draws to a close with our "End of the Year Holiday Appeal."

You have responded to our cause in the past and your continued support of our programs of direct assistance to cystic fibrosis patients throughout New Jersey is crucial to our being able to maintain these programs at the same level in 2012.

Cystic fibrosis patients face many unique challenges. As more and more CF children live well into adulthood, these challenges grow. Treatment is expensive, averaging $5,000 monthly for prescription medications alone. Jobs are hard to find and hold, and insurance coverage is often inadequate.

We are the ONLY cystic fibrosis organization in New Jersey that offers patients the direct help they need by providing assistance to offset the costs of prescription medication, medical supplies and equipment, and nutritional foods and supplements.

We are pleased to tell you that a full 92% of every dollar goes to program services.

We hope that you will take a few minutes to read the enclosed brochure describing our organization and then consider making an end-of-the year donation. Only with the help of individuals like you will we be able to continue being the organization that "Helps them breathe easier."

Thank you for your kind support and we wish you a
Happy Holiday Season!

Do you have Cystic Fibrosis or
know someone who does?

WHO WE ARE: The New Jersey State Organization of Cystic Fibrosis was founded in 1977 to provide direct, "hands on" financial assistance to cystic fibrosis patients throughout the state. NJSOCF also provides counseling, referrals and educational materials to patients and their families.

NJSOCF is a not-for-profit organization that uses its donated dollars to purchase the daily necessities of living for patients with the disease. These include prescription drugs, medical equipment, nutritional supplements and extra nutritious foods. Services are available to patients from birth to adulthood. Adult patients receive services through a special state-funded program specifically for adults with cystic fibrosis.

OUR MISSION: To ease the heavy financial burdens placed on CF patients and their families and to provide needed information.

WHO WE HELP: NJSOCF serves cystic fibrosis patients throughout the state. Services are available for patients from birth through adulthood. NJSOCF's special state-funded adult program provides much-needed direct financial assistance to eligible adults, age 18 and over, who are affected by the disease and qualify for the program.