Florence

September 28, 2024 7-11 PM

Ladies Night Out to Benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

ABOUT FLORENCE MOM PROM

The Most Epic Girls' Night Event In the Pee Dee!

Florence Mom Prom is a themed charity event where ladies 21+ get a chance to dress up ​and dance the night away in support of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF). Started by ​moms with children diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), the event was designed to be a ​fun girls night to bring awareness to CF and encourage donations to the CFF.

Hosted at Florence Country Club, ladies will be greeted at check-in and can then:

• Stop by the photo booth for a fun themed photo shoot
• Hit the cash bar where 1 free drink is included with your ticket purchase
• Enjoy light hors d'oeuvre's and sweets at the food tables
• Break it down on the dance floor where the DJ will be mixing the beats
• Enter for a chance to be crowned "Prom Queen" or "Best Dressed".

Additional CFF donation opportunities will be available during the event so bring your ​wallet!

Plan Ahead

We want Florence Mom Prom to be a night you’ll remember! Invite all your besties and ​make reservations to dine in Florence before hand. Local businesses are a huge supporter ​of Florence Mom Prom and we want to show our appreciation!

We also want everyone to be safe. Drinks will be available through a cash bar so be ​prepared to get an Uber, call for a ride home, or have a designated driver if needed.

About Cystic Fibrosis

In people with cystic fibrosis, a defective gene causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas ​and other organs. In the lungs, mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria, leading to infections, ​extensive lung damage and respiratory failure. Many people with CF do not benefit from existing ​therapies, either because their disease is too advanced or because their specific genetic mutations will ​not respond.

Those who can take current therapies continue to face challenging complications leading to ​hospitalizations, missed school and work, and significant interruptions in their daily routine. Sadly, many ​children and adults with CF still face the sobering prospect of a shortened life span.

About The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF)

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is driven by a dream that one day— every person with cystic fibrosis will have the chance to live a ​long, healthy life. Recognized globally, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has led the way in the fight against cystic fibrosis, fueling ​extraordinary medical and scientific progress. The life expectancy of someone born with CF has doubled in the last 30 years. ​Despite this progress, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies.

Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis and a life free from the burden of this disease. We will not leave anyone ​behind. You are an important part of our progress. Together, let’s make CF stand for Cure Found.

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2024 Florence Mom Prom Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Ambassador: Peggy Hawkins

Peggy Hawkins

2024 FMP Ambassador

Stephen Hawkins

1991 - 2020

CF Patient

My son, Stephen Michael Hawkins was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis at 2 months old. When Stephen was born I knew ​something wasn't right, as I was a Newborn Nursery Nurse.

The first eleven years of his life Stephen didn't require hospitalizations for "tune-ups." I would do his chest percussions (his dad ​did them when he was home and until he got his vest), give him meds, get nebulizer meds ready, order meds, and made sure he ​had plenty of food to eat, as he had a great appetite! As Stephen got older we never held him back. He did everything his ​brothers did, such as baseball, basketball, swimming, fishing, golfing, and other boy things. Stephen was a fighter all his life! He ​was given the nickname "NAILS" by one of his baseball coaches because of his tenacity.

When Stephen was in 5th grade his health required hospitalization for tune-ups. I would do his PICC dressing changes and his IV ​meds at home as needed. Stephen ended up being in homebound the rest of his school days. I would help him with homework ​after the teacher was there. He graduated with a 4.1 GPA and got a 5 year business scholarship to College of Charleston.

In 2015, Stephen's health declined to the point where he needed a double lung transplant. He and I relocated to Durham, where ​I was his caregiver before and after his transplant. Thanks to his selfless donor Stephen received his new lungs and a second ​chance at life! Stephen did well for 3 and a half years despite some bumps along the way. In December 2019 we were told that ​Stephen was in chronic rejection and there was nothing they could do. A month later he was put on Hospice. Stephen died on ​February 1, 2020, surrounded by family and friends. He was 29 yo. Stephen was a fighter all his life, even until the end!

Stephen was a very kind, compassionate, empathetic, and had a great sense of humor. He wanted to advocate for CF and Organ ​Donation when he got better. Unfortunately, he was never able to do this. I plan to advocate, educate, and fundraise in ​Stephen's memory until CF STANDS FOR CURE FOUND!

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