CHARITIES

www.thebeerforbrainsfoundation.org

Who We Are
The Beer for Brains Foundation is a national, non-profit organization of craft-beer lovers, distributors and brewers, who are committed to:

• Raising public awareness about brain cancer
• Engendering compassion for its victims and
• Helping fund groundbreaking research leading to a cure.

Based in Peoria, AZ, we also are one of only a handful of beer industry-related charities currently operating in the United States.

What We Do
Each year, we stage unique, large-scale craft-beer appreciation/fundraising events across the country, working independently or in partnership with breweries and local organizations. Our events run the gamut from open parties featuring huge assortments of rare, craft beers and an equally diverse – and off-beat – assortment of foods and entertainers to local chef beer-wine food pairing competitions, special craft-beer educational dinners and much more. BFBF events are all about having fun while supporting a worthy cause.

The money we raise currently goes to support the development of cutting-edge brain cancer research and treatment options at the new Barrow Brain Tumor Research Center (BTRC), in Phoenix, AZ. The BTRC is part of the Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the nation’s leading centers for brain tumor imaging, brain tumor surgery, cancer research and stem-cell science. Led by a team of clinical and scientific experts, the center runs brain tumor clinical trials and looks for ways to rapidly incorporate new scientific discoveries into patient treatments.

Get Involved
Visit us online at TheBeerForBrainsFoundation.org to learn about upcoming BFBF events and to:

• Shop for head-turning BFBF t-shirts, hats and more
• Make a tax-free donation at our ‘virtual bar’
• Volunteer your time
• Sign-up to get news about important brain cancer treatment breakthroughs

And please, share your photos, thoughts and comments with us on our Facebook fan page under “The Beer for Brains Foundation.”

Why We Do It
Brain cancer is the second leading type of cancer in children under age 5 and the third-most common type in young adults. This year, 22,070 new patients in the U.S. will be diagnosed with the disease, and nearly 13,000 people – or slightly more than one-in-ten of all U.S. brain cancer patients – will die from it.

For many adults, a brain cancer diagnosis remains a death sentence. The life expectancy of those suffering from gliomas, the most common and most aggressive form of brain tumor, has changed little in 40 years. On average, patients die within 9-12 months of receiving the diagnosis. Yet the cruelest aspect of this illness is the way it attacks individuals from within – steadily robbing them of their ability to perform basic tasks and making it increasingly difficult for them to interact with loved ones and the world around them. Brain cancer alters personalities. It impairs mental functions, disrupts speech, paralyzes limbs and, ultimately, leaves its victims with little freedom or dignity. It not only takes lives, it drastically reduces quality of life.

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CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION
www.cff.org

The Mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54 affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with Foundation support.

The Foundation is one of the most efficient organizations of its kind. In 2006, nearly 90% of every dollar of revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and development programs.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Hope in Action
Until we conquer this disease, our team will work tirelessly to extend and enhance life for those with cystic fibrosis by functioning as:

• Scientific pioneers, blazing new trails in CF research;
• Fund-raisers, securing the money needed to support our efforts;
• Advocates, keeping CF a top priority in government, industry and research;
• Investors, funding drug discovery and development;
• Caregivers, linking patients and families to specialized CF care; and
• Family, offering support, information and resources.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Is…Building on Success

• When the Foundation was established in 1955, children with CF were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Due in large part to the Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative research and comprehensive care, the predicted median survival age for people with this disease is now 37 years.
• In 1989, CF Foundation-supported scientists discovered the defective gene that causes cystic fibrosis—a monumental breakthrough on the road to a cure.
• The Foundation has played an integral role in the development and FDA approval of four therapies that are now a routine part of treatment regimens for many with CF. The Foundation is actively supporting nearly 30 potential new treatments currently in development—that's more than in the entire history of the disease. Our challenge is to find enough patients to join clinical trials to keep the research moving forward.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation needs your help! To continue our lifesaving mission, we depend on the generosity of individual donors and corporations – we depend on people like you. Your support is critical to ensuring that the vital CF research moves forward. Working together, we can give children and adults with CF the quality of life and the future that they deserve. Please visit http://longisland.cff.org or call 516-827-1290 to learn more about our programs and events and see how you can get involved.

TERRY FARRELL FIREFIGHTERS FUND
www.terryfarrellfund.org

Terry Farrell was a dedicated NYC Fireman who lost his life on September 11, 2001 responding to a rescue call in the Twin Towers. The fund is committed to helping firefighters and their families. Funds are raised for education costs, equipment, medical emergency expenses, and additional expense burdens for families of firefighters lost in the line of duty. Since its inception, the fund has donated over $500,000 to families of firefighters from all over the nation. In addition, the fund is maintained on an operating budget of less than one percent.

The Great Beer Expo is proud to support the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund. The event attendees experience supurb international beer and have the opportunity to support a worthwhile organization. Please support The Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund by joining Starfish Junction and other local fire departments at the expo.

Tim Farrell accepts check on behalf of the Terry Farrell Firefighters Fund from Starfish Junction. Pictured here (from left to right): Ed Duhon, Starfish Junction; Tim Farrell; and Andy Calimano, Starfish Junction.