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 Sigma Phi Epsilon
P.O. Box 4598
Clarksville TN 37044

(931) 494-4560
Dear Potential SigEp Corporate Supporter,

On average, 2,000 children worldwide are diagnosed with some mutation of Cystic Fibrosis. That
means in a day, 6 children are born with this potentially life-threatening illnesses each day. In the United
States, there are only 120 care centers that can accommodate the 70,000 people living with Cystic
Fibrosis.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation® raises funds and awareness to support clinical research, drug
development, care center accommodation, general therapeutics, and education across the U.S. and
Canada. They carry out their mission by partnering with local support groups such as Sigma Phi Epsilon.
It is our time to continue to help them!
Rolling Roses: Sigma Phi Epsilon’s yearly philanthropy event is one of Austin Peay’s largest student-
lead philanthropies; students come together and raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) by
inline skating for those who cannot. This past year, Sigma Phi Epsilon rolled the night away by raising
over $5,000 for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
This is where we need your help!
By partnering with us, you can help us reach our goal and gain exposure at Austin Peay and in
Tennessee’s 5th largest city, Clarksville. All monetary contributions and in-kind donations are crucial to
helping our program’s continuous development. Partnership opportunities are available to sponsors in
exchange for your contributions and support; all donations are tax-deductible. Some of the details about
this year’s event goals are:
• $8,000 total raised for CFF
• The addition of a supplemental event that will raise subsequent funds for CFF
• 200 engaged community participants

We wholeheartedly thank you for your support and cannot wait to work with you. Partners like you are
the reason that Rolling Roses continues to thrive. Thank you for taking a stand for those children who
cannot stand for themselves. Join us and be the miracle maker in the lives of 70,000 affected individuals.
I look forward with much anticipation to discuss how your business can make a difference in our
community.

Best Regards,

Tristan J. Johnson
President
Sigma Phi Epsilon, TN ETA 2018
tjohnson99@my.apsu.edu
What is
Rolling Roses?
Rolling Roses, Sigma Phi Epsilon’s yearly Spring
Philanthropy, is one of the campus’s largest
student-lead philanthropy events, and is made possible
by Austin Peay State University and the members of
Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp).

Rolling Roses is a year-round fundraiser and campus

movement benefiting those affected by Cystic Fibrosis
in Nashville and its surrounding areas. Those
individuals who affiliate with the Nashville Chapter are
treated at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Miracle Network
Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, TN. Every dollar
we raise goes directly to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
where they distribute funds accordingly. SigEp has the
privilege of raising funds to care for these
individuals in our local community.

Rolling Roses prides itself on its substantial

campus and community growth, uniting
thousands of students for this cause since 2013. Rolling
Roses 2017, on March 29th, 2018, will:
• Host 250 student participants
• Host Several Community Benefactors
• Raise more than $10,000 for CFF

This year, our fundraising goal has more than

doubled and we anticipate it will be a huge
success.

Simply stated, we stand for those who can’t, and we

hope that you too can join us in making miracles
happen for the affected individuals in our community.
 65 ROSES
“65 Roses” is what some children with cystic fibrosis (CF) call their disease
because the words are much easier for them to pronounce. Mary G. Weiss
became a volunteer for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 1965 after learning
that her three little boys had CF. Her duty was to call every civic club, social
and service organization seeking financial support for CF research. Mary’s
4-year-old son, Richard (Ricky), listened closely to his mother as she made
each call.

After several calls, Richard came into the room and told his Mom, “I know
what you are working for.” Mary was dumbstruck because Richard did not
know what she was doing, nor did he know that he had cystic fibrosis. With
some trepidation, Mary asked, “What am I working for, Ricky?” He
answered, “You are working for 65 Roses.” Mary was speechless.

He could not see the tears running down Mary’s cheeks as she stammered,
“Yes Ricky, I’m working for 65 Roses.” Since 1965, 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 ugly fact is that cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that
affects 30,000 children and adults in the United States.

Sadly, Richard lost his fight against CF in 2014. Richard is survived by his
parents Mary and Harry, who have both dedicated their lives to finding a
cure for CF, his devoted wife, Lisa, his adored dog, Keppie, and his brother,
Anthony.

The “65 Roses” story has captured the hearts and emotions of all who have
heard it. The rose, appropriately the ancient symbol of love, has become a
symbol of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. “65 Roses” is what some children
with cystic fibrosis (CF) call their disease because the words are much easier
for them to pronounce.

www.cff.org/aboutCFFoundation/About65Roses
 WHAT IS CYSTIC FIBROSIS?
Cystic fibrosis affects the lungs and digestive system of people
who are born with the disease.

The disease occurs in one of every 3,500 live births and about
1,000 new cases of CF are diagnosed each year.

Currently, there are approximately 30,000 children

and adults in the United States and 70,000 people
world-wide that have this life- threatening disease.

More than 1 in 30 Americans are symptomless

carriers of the defective CF gene.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has raised and invested

hundreds of millions of dollars to help develop CF
drugs and therapies.

Through our efforts, the life expectancy of a

child with CF has doubled in the last 30
years, and research to find a cure is
more promising than ever.

Even though real progress towards

a cure has been made, the lives of
young people with CF are still cut
far too short.

For more information about

cystic fibrosis or the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation please visit www.cff.org
 CONTRIBUTION
ROLLING ROSES (ALL DONATIONS ACCEPTED)
1- Event Ticket
$10
2- Event T-Shirt
$15
3- Rolling Rose Kit (T-shirt & Ticket)
$20
4 - Sponsor Packages:
RED - $150
Contributor’s name on event t-shirt

PURPLE - $250
Contributor’s (larger) logo on event shirt
GOLD - $500
Contributor’s logo on shirt and event banner

Organization/ Business
name:
Sponsor Package
or amount donated:
Contact for Donor
(name & number):

For any questions or more information, please contact Chris Crozier

at 931-896-6051 or ccrozier1@my.apsu.edu
 THANK YOU FOR YOU INTEREST!
We are looking forward to working with you and your
business. Please contact Chris Crozier with any questions or
concerns.
Trent Denton Chris Crozier
Chapter Vice President Philanthropy Chair
Sigma Phi Epsilon 2018 Sigma Phi Epsilon 2017
Austin Peay State University Austin Peay State University
931.494.6828 931.896.6051
tdenton2@my.apsu.edu ccrozier1@my.apsu.edu