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Fly Me to the Moon

Fly Me to the Moon is a grant that helps families and individuals affected by chronic illness, such as cystic fibrosis, access the 5-star medical care they need. Whether it’s medical equipment, home health, or adjunct therapy, we’re here to help make dreams a reality.

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Each year, we award a $5,000 scholarship to a graduating senior at Notre Dame Preparatory School who is entering college studies in science, medicine, nursing, or scientific research.

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TODAY'S THE DAY! 🦋 The 7th Annual Chalk Walk has TODAY'S THE DAY! 🦋

The 7th Annual Chalk Walk has kicked off at Hunt Valley Towne Centre and we’re here until 4PM!

Bring your family, grab some chalk, and help us paint the pavement in honor of Lea and everyone living with cystic fibrosis and chronic illness.

📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Center of Main Loop

🎨 Butterfly chalk art zone

💜 Face Painting & Children’s Activities

 📣 Meet the LMFF team + learn about the programs your support powers

Can't make it? You can still take flight with us and support our cause. Donate $10 online and we'll write your name on a butterfly for the day 🦋

Donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=RVH6M8JTWA5DC

See you today at Hunt Valley Towne Centre! 💜
📣 Special shoutout to The Greene Turtle Hunt Valle 📣 Special shoutout to The Greene Turtle Hunt Valley for supporting the 7th Annual Chalk Walk once again! 🦋

Here’s how they’re helping us make this year even bigger:

🍔 Donating 20% of sales on October 17 (just show or mention the flyer!)
🎟️ Hosting a raffle with a Greene Turtle gift basket at the Chalk Walk
🦋 Selling Butterfly Bundle butterflies in store

Every bite, raffle ticket, and butterfly helps us continue supporting children and young adults living with cystic fibrosis and CF-related illnesses 💜

Thank you, Greene Turtle, for being such a wonderful part of our community and for helping us carry Lea’s legacy forward 💫

📅 October 17 | 10AM - 4PM
📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Center of Main Loop
🌧️ Rain Date: October 18
Every butterfly on the pavement starts with a piec Every butterfly on the pavement starts with a piece of chalk, and this year, all of it is thanks to the Towson Elks Lodge #469! 🦋

We are so grateful to the Towson Elks for providing all of the chalk for our 7th Annual Chalk Walk. Because of their generosity, every family, friend, and neighbor who joins us can grab a piece of chalk and help fill Hunt Valley Towne Centre with butterflies in honor of Lea 💜

Their support helps us keep sharing Lea’s story, raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and CF-related illnesses, and empower families through the Fly Me To The Moon Grant and other LMFF initiatives and awareness campaigns.

Thank you, Towson Elks, for helping us paint the pavement with purpose this weekend 💫

📅 October 17 | 10AM - 4PM
📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Center of Main Loop
🌧️ Rain Date: October 18
The countdown is ON… we're just 5 DAYS away from f The countdown is ON… we're just 5 DAYS away from filling the streets with color, community, and hope 🦋

Whether you'll be joining us in person or participating from afar, this is your reminder to grab your chalk, spread Lea's message, and help raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and CF-related illness.

📅 October 17 | 10AM–4PM
 📍 Hunt Valley Towne Centre, Center of Main Loop
 🌧️ Rain Date: October 18
 🎨 Butterfly chalk art zone
 💜 Face painting & Children’s Activities, including our brand new butterfly catcher game!
 📣 Meet the LMFF team + learn about the programs your support powers

Let's make our 7th Chalk Walk the most vibrant one yet 💜 The more butterflies drawn, the greater support we receive!

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The Lea Marie Faraone Foundation is a 501c(3) providing life changing opportunities to children and young adults fighting chronic illness so they may live as if they are illness-free.


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