About Us

The Gateway Chapter serves the CF community, which includes people with CF and their families and volunteers in Missouri and western Illinois.

We organize events throughout the year to raise funds for CF research and care.  Please see our calendar of events for 2008 below and the appropriate staff to contact for more information about each event.

For general information about the Chapter please contact:

Tracy Davis
Executive Director
10801 Pear Tree Lane, Suite 110
St. Louis, MO 63074
tdavis@cff.org
Phone:  314-733-1241 or 800-727-1464
Fax:  314-429-0327

Staff Contact List

Christine Eifert
Special Events Director
ceifert@cff.org

Anna Kusnierkiewicz
Special Events Coordinator
akusnierkiewicz@cff.org

Krista Mallette
Special Events Director
kmallette@cff.org

Cady Russell
Office Manager
gateway@cff.org

Kate Todd
Special Events Director
ktodd@cff.org

• April 11 - Spring Swing, Windows On Washington 
  A casual and fun event with dinner, music, dancing and an auction
  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information. 
  
  
• Great Strides Walks - Festivities include prizes, refreshments, entertainment, lunch, games
  April 19 – Cape County Park, Cape Girardeau, MO Contact akusnierkiewicz@cff.org for more information.
  April 26 – Stephen’s Lake Park, Columbia, MO Contact akusnierkiewicz@cff.org for more information.
  May 10 – Veterans Park, Mt. Vernon, IL, Contact akusnierkiewicz@cff.org for more information.
  May 3 – Laurel Park, St. Peters  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information.
  May 3 – Brasher Park, Kirksville, MO Contact akusnierkiewicz@cff.org for more information.
  May 4 – Longacre Park, Fairview Heights, IL  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information.
  May 17 – Tower Grove Park, St. Louis  NEW LOCATION  Contact ktodd@cff.org for more information.
  May 31 – Hensen Robinson Zoo, Springfield, IL  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information.
  Oct. 4 – Pershing Middle School, Springfield, MO   Contact ktodd@cff.org for more information.
  
  
• August 11 - Jack Buck Golf Classic, Norwood Hills
  Held in honor of St. Louis broadcasting legend, Mr. Jack Buck.  The event is St. Louis’ oldest charity golf tournament.
  Contact kmallette@cff.org for more information.
  
  
• September 12 - Wine Opener, MOTO Museum
  Enjoy the ultimate wine experience!  Sample food and wine from various area vineyards and restaurants.
  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information.
  
   
• September 26 - Ballroom Blitz, Casa Loma Ballroom
  Local celebrities showcase their dancing skills while guests enjoy hors d'oeuvres, cocktails and auctions.  It’s Dancing with the Stars, CFF style.
  Contact ktodd@cff.org for more information.
  
  
• October 3 - “Shoot for a Cure” Sporting Clays, Strathalbyn Farms
  Annual Sporting Clays tournament, lunch and after party reception.
  Contact kmallette@cff.org for more information.
  
  
• November 15 - Bowl for Breath, Tropicana Lanes in Clayton
  Three sessions to choose from, food, prizes and fun while helping “Strike Out” cystic fibrosis
  Contact ceifert@cff.org for more information.
  
  
• November 8 - “Reach for a Star” Gala and Auction, Chase Park Plaza
  A premier black-tie event featuring fine dining, live music, dancing, and auction.   
  Contact kmallette@cff.org for more information.