A NOTE FROM OUR CHAIRS

It is our honor to return as Chairs of the Wine & Roses Gala for a third year. Last year’s extraordinary outpouring of generosity—more than $1.3 million raised to advance the fight against cystic fibrosis—was a powerful reminder of what this community can achieve together. That momentum, and the progress it fuels, inspires us to continue leading this effort.

 

The strides we’ve made are remarkable, yet the mission ahead remains too important to step back. Each breakthrough and every milestone brings us closer to the finish line, reminding us that now is the time to push forward, not pause. We are becoming: growing stronger, learning from our past, and moving together into the next stage of this fight.

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For our family, this mission will always be deeply personal. When our son, John John, was born with CF, hope was all we had. Today, because of the unwavering commitment of this community, that hope has transformed into expectation. We truly believe a cure is within reach. Together, we are becoming a community capable of turning possibility into reality, and we are grateful to stand on the shoulders of those who built Wine & Roses into the force it is today.

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Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether this is your first Wine & Roses Gala or you have stood beside us for many years, your support fuels progress and saves lives. Together, let’s make this year unforgettable—and take another bold step toward the day when CF stands for Cure Found.

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With heartfelt gratitude,