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Posted on Wednesday, Aug 25, 2010

Golf Outing to Raise Funds for Mesothelioma Research

The family of mesothelioma victim Jeff Crist, is holding the Jeff Crist Memorial Golf Outing Thursday, Sept. 30, 2010, at Heritage Hills Golf Resort in York, Pennsylvania.   All of the proceeds from the Outing will be donated to the International Mesothelioma Program (IMP) to advance groundbreaking research, novel treatment and compassionate patient care.

Crist (1949-2009) was active in his church, on the golf course, on the water, and with his family when he was diagnosed with the deadly malignant pleural mesothelioma.  Jeff was a son, brother, husband, and father when he lost his 5 month battle with the disease.  His family is organizing the golfing event in the hope that “a cure will be found in the near future so that other families do not have to endure such a tragedy.”

Mesothelioma is a rare, aggressive cancer primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos fibers.  Symptoms of mesothelioma may not appear until up to 50 years after initial exposure to asbestos. However, after symptoms become apparent, mesothelioma may rapidly progress to cause life-threatening complications.  Currently there is no known cure for the disease.

Founded by David J. Sugarbaker, MD, the IMP is the largest program of its kind in the world.  The program encompasses a clinical program, a research program and a support program. The clinical focus is on developing treatment strategies that can significantly extend the life of mesothelioma patients.

For further information see the Jeff Crist Memorial Golf Outing website.