When Chris Sarkis and his wife, Melissa, discovered their infant son, Anthony, had Cystic Fibrosis, they had a myriad of concerns like any parent would.
But with help from doctors and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Anthony, now age 3, is having as much fun as most youngsters his age.
The Sarkis' were grateful to the CFF for their help. So when Chris Sarkis had an opportunity to help with a CFF golf scramble, he jumped at the chance.
''They've helped us so much,'' Sarkis said. ''As soon as we found out (Anthony) had Cystic Fibrosis, we looked to educate ourselves ourselves and to find a cure.''
Last year, George Czapp, the husband of one of Chris Sarkis' grade school classmates, devised a plan to conduct a golf scramble to raise money for CFF research.
The 13-team event was a rousing success, raising $4,000. Sarkis said 90 cents of every dollar raised goes toward research.
The duo will attempt to surpass last year's total Saturday when they play host to the second annual event at Oglebay Park's Crispin layout.
Shotgun start is at 8 a.m.
''Our goal is a little bit higher this year,'' Chris Sarkis said. ''So far, we have around 17 teams and we're looking for more.''
Teams of four are being sought at $65 per golfer.
The Sarkis family lives in Bridgeville, Pa., but are Ohio Valley natives. Chris is from Warwood and Melissa, formerly Melissa Brautigan, hails from McMechen.
''When (George) found out about my son, he wanted to start raising money. He had run some scrambles in the past. I told him I'd help out as much as I could.''
Lunch and drinks will be provided and hole-in-one and door prizes will also be awarded.
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.
One of the culprits of the disease is a thick, sticky mucus that obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
''My son takes six pancreatic enzymes every time he eats,'' Chris Sarkis said.
The youngster also has monthly doctor's visits and also undergoes breathing treatments.
''Because of the drugs he takes and what the CFF does, he's pretty healthy,'' Chris Sarkis said.
To register for the scramble, contact Czapp at (304) 238-6063 or Chris Sarkis at (412) 580-5337.
But with help from doctors and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF), Anthony, now age 3, is having as much fun as most youngsters his age.
The Sarkis' were grateful to the CFF for their help. So when Chris Sarkis had an opportunity to help with a CFF golf scramble, he jumped at the chance.
''They've helped us so much,'' Sarkis said. ''As soon as we found out (Anthony) had Cystic Fibrosis, we looked to educate ourselves ourselves and to find a cure.''
Last year, George Czapp, the husband of one of Chris Sarkis' grade school classmates, devised a plan to conduct a golf scramble to raise money for CFF research.
The 13-team event was a rousing success, raising $4,000. Sarkis said 90 cents of every dollar raised goes toward research.
The duo will attempt to surpass last year's total Saturday when they play host to the second annual event at Oglebay Park's Crispin layout.
Shotgun start is at 8 a.m.
''Our goal is a little bit higher this year,'' Chris Sarkis said. ''So far, we have around 17 teams and we're looking for more.''
Teams of four are being sought at $65 per golfer.
The Sarkis family lives in Bridgeville, Pa., but are Ohio Valley natives. Chris is from Warwood and Melissa, formerly Melissa Brautigan, hails from McMechen.
''When (George) found out about my son, he wanted to start raising money. He had run some scrambles in the past. I told him I'd help out as much as I could.''
Lunch and drinks will be provided and hole-in-one and door prizes will also be awarded.
Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive systems of about 30,000 children and adults in the United States.
One of the culprits of the disease is a thick, sticky mucus that obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from helping the body break down and absorb food.
''My son takes six pancreatic enzymes every time he eats,'' Chris Sarkis said.
The youngster also has monthly doctor's visits and also undergoes breathing treatments.
''Because of the drugs he takes and what the CFF does, he's pretty healthy,'' Chris Sarkis said.
To register for the scramble, contact Czapp at (304) 238-6063 or Chris Sarkis at (412) 580-5337.
