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The Carolinas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announces the“Top of the Triangle”, a program designed to give 15 youngprofessionals an opportunity to learn from today’s top leaders in thetriangle business world. Roving Coach gave a $10,000 in-kind donationin the form of The Roving Coach Experience™, coaching sessions toempower and engage TOT participants during the program.

The Carolinas Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) announcesthe “Top of the Triangle”, a program designed to give tomorrow’sleaders an opportunity to interact with and learn from today’s topleaders in the triangle business world. Top of the Triangle (TOT)spotlights an elite group of 15 young professionals who are emergingleaders within their organizations and also have a passion forcommunity service. For 10 weeks, TOT participants are using theirtalent, compassion and leadership qualities to further the mission ofthe CFF. 

TOT program participants will have an opportunity to buildrelationships with fellow members, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs,and leaders in cystic fibrosis research and development. They will alsobe mentored on the importance of community service in corporateleadership and be responsible for raising funds for the Cystic FibrosisFoundation.

“I believe to make a difference, it starts with you and deciding thatyou want to be an instrument of change, said Jason Horn, a TOT honoree.“The Top of the Triangle program will provide me with an opportunity todevelop skills to increase my effectiveness when it comes tophilanthropic ideas that I want to pursue.”

At the kick-off event on September 8, participants heard from highlyregarded triangle business leaders about why it is essential to theirprofessional success and that of the community to give back.

“Making a difference in the lives of those with a life-threateningdisorder requires commitment and support on many levels, but effectiveleadership is ultimately the key,” said Nicoa Dunne, President andChief Relationship Rover of Roving Coach International (RCI), who spoketo TOT participants at the kick-off event.

RCI gave a $10,000 in-kind donation in the form of The Roving CoachExperience™, sessions to empower and engage TOT participants during theprogram in the areas of career development, goal achievement, andfundraising success.

Other top business leaders participating in the program includeAlexander Macris, Donna Cheek, Cathy Reed, Domenica Santoro, EmiliaDiamant, Lauren Temple, Jeremy Sabo, Jason Horn, Sue Anne Lewis, EvanPike, Naina Bhasin, Matthew Boone, Susan Clark, Tomas Navratil, HannahSuh. Business leaders including Cat Lineberry of Sunrise Consulting,Christy Shaffer of Hatteras Venture Partners and Keith Stoneback aresome of the key corporate leaders who are supporting the event withparticipants or nominees or providing mentoring.

The program culminates at the TOT finale on November 18, 2011. Duringthe event, the CFF will formally recognize the most involved andcompassionate participants for their accomplishments, and will name the“Top of the Top” participants. Sponsors of TOT Triangle includeSparians, Urban Food Group, Tyler’s Taproom, Blackwell Real EstateManagement and Mass Mutual Insurance.

About Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a chronic and fatal genetic diseaseaffecting approximately 30,000 children and young adults in the UnitedStates. CF substantially impairs respiratory and digestive functions,making the simple acts of eating and breathing a challenge. The averagelife expectancy of someone with CF is 37. There is no cure. As childrensuffering from cystic fibrosis grow older, they become more vulnerableto life-threatening lung infections. That is why we need your helptoday to fund the research necessary to find a cure and provide hope tothe thousands of patients struggling with CF.

About the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Established in 1955, The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a nonprofitorganization dedicated to developing new drugs, improving the qualityof life of CF sufferers, and eventually finding a cure for thisdisease. CFF scientists discovered the gene that causes Cystic Fibrosisand developed four FDA-approved therapies that are now routinetreatments. Nearly 90 cents of every dollar donated to TOT will be usedto fund landmark CF research. Through unique fundraising events likeTop of the Triangle we can give the children and adults with CF thequality of life and future they deserve. To learn more about theCarolinas Chapter, contact the Raleigh office at 919.845.2155 or viaemail at www.cffcarolinas.org/topofthetriangle.

About Roving Coach International

Roving Coach International (RCI), an NC-based employee engagementcompany, isn’t your typical coaching organization. RCI providescoaching in crisp, confidential 30-minute sessions—focusing on whatmatters to employees at all levels (not just the “big dogs!”). Why?Because what matters to employees matters to the bottom line. If youare part of an organization that is, or aspires to be, a great place towork, contact RCI immediately by calling Nicoa Dunne at 800.611.3161 orvisiting www.rovingcoach.com

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