CFC Events Enliven Neuroscience Center, Rockledge Building

The spirit of CFC has emerged with creative NIH events. On Nov. 6 at the Neuroscience Center, NIH’ers were invited to play games and win prizes at the CFC Funland. Teams of four played skee-ball, basketball, miniature golf and darts. NIDA was the big winner, but there were other board games on the table to add to the fun. A discounted lunch was provided and charities were on hand to raise awareness of their efforts.

On Nov. 13, CIT hosted the “Wii Will Wii Will Rock You” event at Rockledge, and even though it rained, it brought out the energy of youth in everyone who participated. Wii and PlayStation video games were set up and people danced, played tennis and bowled. Several drawings were held and winners won a Wii video game, a framed autographed picture from Brian Mitchell, who played for the Washington Redskins, and a gift certificate.

The CFC is at 41 percent of its goal of $2.2 million and there is one month left. Be sure to locate your keyworker to pledge. A cash or check pledge this year can be deducted from your 2008 taxes, and a payroll deduction pledge can be deducted from your 2009 taxes. With more than 4,000 charities in the catalog, there is bound to be something of interest for everyone.

If you pledge by Dec. 17, your name will be submitted by your keyworker to the R&W drawing held on Dec. 19. A list of prizes can be found on the NIH CFC web site at http://cfc.nih.gov. You will also learn more details about NIH participation and can browse photos from CFC events.

Photos: Ernie Branson