Harley Marine Services, Inc.

Community Involvement
CRUISIN’ FOR A CURE
Harley Marine Services, Inc.
A FULL SERVICE MARITIME COMPANY
Since inception, Harley Marine Services has been committed
to several charity and community programs. Although there
are many organizations supported, one of the most significant
in time and resources is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic
Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs
and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in the
United States. The ultimate goal of the Foundation is to better the lives of children living with
cystic fibrosis and to one day find a cure for the disease.
Several pieces of equipment in the Harley Marine fleet are named after supporters and children
with cystic fibrosis.
Harley Marine Services is proud and honored to name vessels after children battling this
devastating disease; each vessel being a symbol of our continued fight against cystic fibrosis in
hopes of finding a cure. One of the newest barges was named “65 Roses”. Many children call
their disease 65 Roses instead of cystic fibrosis since it is much easier for them to pronounce.
Mary G. Weiss became a volunteer for Cystic Fibrosis in 1965 after learning that her three little
boys had the disease. Her duty as a volunteer was to call local organizations seeking financial
support for CF research. Mary‟s son Richard listened closely to his mother as she made each
call. After several calls, Richard spoke up and said that he knew who his mother was working
for, “65 Roses”. Since then, 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 Harley Marine fleet will continue “Cruisin‟ For a Cure” until we can proudly name a barge
“CURE IS FOUND”.
Barge Sixty-Five Roses at the Christening Ceremony