IN SID E - About ACN Inc. - ACN
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IN SID E - About ACN Inc. - ACN
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Events<br />
Representatives Make a Difference in Baltimore<br />
with Outpouring of Generosity<br />
The Honorable Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr., Governor of Maryland, and the First Lady of Maryland, Kendel Ehrlich, were on<br />
hand as <strong>ACN</strong> made a donation of $100,000 to the Maryland Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Donations by<br />
<strong>ACN</strong> representatives were matched by <strong>ACN</strong> to equal $82,000 with Guest Speaker Donald J. Trump offering a last-minute<br />
donation to bring the donation to six figures.<br />
Surely weighing heavily on each attendee’s mind as they reached deep into their pockets was the touching story<br />
shared by Wendy West and her daughter Megan on Saturday morning. The courage and faith this duo showed in the<br />
face of Cystic Fibrosis served as an inspiration to all.<br />
In a letter to <strong>ACN</strong>, Wendy told of the difference<br />
<strong>ACN</strong> representatives made that weekend…<br />
Megan and I were thrilled at the response we got from <strong>ACN</strong>.<br />
So many people shared their own stories with us and touched<br />
us with their generosity and kindness. It is always hard to share<br />
our story since we cannot predict a happy ending. But every<br />
time I do share our story and people respond the way <strong>ACN</strong> did,<br />
it makes it all worthwhile. That day, I proved to myself and my<br />
daughter that I can do anything I set my mind to. And that, in<br />
turn, showed Megan that she can do anything she sets her mind<br />
to. I was absolutely terrified to speak in front of such a large<br />
group. Megan, as always, helped me through it. She is a true<br />
inspiration the way she always perseveres. I know that I must<br />
also persevere.<br />
We would like to thank all <strong>ACN</strong> representatives, employees<br />
and Donald Trump for creating such an amazing memory for<br />
Megan and I. The money that was donated will go to valuable<br />
research. In the past, research has given us drugs like Pulmozyme,<br />
which helps thin mucus so that CF patients can expel it<br />
easier, and Tobi, which helps fight lung infections. There are so<br />
many new drugs that might hold the key to a cure, but money<br />
is needed to complete studies. Thank you again for choosing CF<br />
as your charity and making a huge difference in the life of CF<br />
families like mine. Megan will have the amazing memories from<br />
the conference to hold on to for a lifetime.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Wendy West<br />
Wendy West & Daughter, Megan<br />
Sunday’s check presentation<br />
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s mission is to find therapies and ultimately a cure for Cystic Fibrosis and<br />
to improve the lives of those with disease.<br />
Thank you to all who donated!<br />
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