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Emily's Officers ****
Emily is blessed with an amazing circle of family and friends, each person uses their best attributes to do some amazingly heartfelt things to assist in Emmy's care. For example her parents, Perry and Lisa.

Early on Lisa and Perry decided that they would attack this challenge at 2 levels, keeping Emily happy and healthy and at the same time making a difference by raising money for and awareness of Cystic Fibrosis. While Mom and Dad work tirelessly on both tasks they have also split their duties with Lisa focusing on keeping Emily healthy and happy and Perry focusing on raising money and awareness...

 

Commander and Chief: Perry Daskas

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When Emily was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, Perry immediately went into action spreading awareness by publishing a quarterly newsletter. Through it’s distribution he was also able to raise money for research of the disease. Shortly thereafter Perry started volunteering his time to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in whatever capacity was needed.

Eventually Perry joined the board of directors and has donated countless hours of time and boundless energy, not to mention thousands of dollars, supporting CF research. He has been involved in the Great Strides Walks, Poker Tournaments, Car Shows and many more events than even his own his troops have been made aware.

The Angels Baseball 65 Roses Golf Classic is one event in which Perry took special interest. His take-charge personality allowed him to work as a volunteer for only a short while before he felt the need to step up and chair the event. This annual event is in its 28th year however in the last four years, it has consistently raised over $150,000.

Perry continues to inspire/enlist new recruits to Emily’s Army as he inexhaustibly leads the way toward finding a cure.

 

 

General: Lisa Daskas

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Lisa takes her job of keeping Emily happy and Healthy very seriously. She spends all of her spare time to ensure Emily is getting all of the right treatments. By staying on top of the latest advances she ensures that Emily has the least concerns possible. She is unfaltering in her efforts to keep Emily’s environments as germ free as possible and works daily to make sure Emily is able to dance and do the things that she loves.

 

Lieutenant General: Oakey Daskas

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Oakey is the best brother in the world. There is no better person to have in your corner than a sibling. Especially one as amazing as Oakey.

 

 

Major Generals: Mike and Denise Silva

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As friends of Emily and her parents, Mike and Denise have been steadfast supporters of Emily's Army. They have given of their time, money and business in support of our cause. While raising thousands of dollars on our behalf, they are also raising awareness. Using their family restaurant, Kayes Kitchen, in Garden Grove, California they held fundraisers where many people joined in to support the cause. At their business, Great Reunions, they have started an ad campaign where all the monies paid for advertising goes directly to CF. This generous act has raised thousands of dollars for research, as did their amazing gift of $10,000 at the Angels Care tournament in 2005. More importantly, their personal dedication to Emily and all children with CF has a direct impact on the lives of all people touched by this disease.

 

 

Major Generals: Jim and Kim Regan

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From the moment they became aware of Emily's Army several years ago, they have consistently sent $100 to CF each and every month. These checks arrive like clock work and have amounted to thousands of dollars over the years. It is amazing what a consistent dedicated act can amount to.

 

 

Major Generals: The Becker Family

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As friends of Emily and her parents, Mark, Tami, and their children have used their amazing energy and passion to get many people involved in CF and Emily’s Army which has raised untold money for our cause. Tami is the driving force behind this website and the design of the Emily's Army wear. They work tirelessly to recruit as many people as they can to get involved, and that can make a real difference. The kids have had lemonade stands, sold dog treats and run iron man competitions with Emily’s name emblazoned on their backs. They have donated money, time and some really fun auction items from houses in vacation areas, to guitars, to tickets for a Green Day concert in Australia.

 

 

Major General: Tracy Gorski

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As one of Emily’s aunts, Tracy is involved in the Las Vegas chapter of CF helping raise awareness, organize walk teams and collect contributions. She most recently used her position as an elementary school teacher to rally the students together through a coin drive which resulted in well over $3,000 which will be matched by BJ’s Restaurants. The fundraiser not only helped raise funds, but also awareness of CF among the children, their families, teachers and school administration.

 

 

Major General: Kimberly Daskas

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As Emily’s aunt and as a marketing professional in the real estate/retail arena in Orange County, Kim has used her position to educate colleagues and friends about CF and encourage them to use their connections in the community to get involved. Kim serves on the committee for the annual Angel’s Care Golf Tournament and has leveraged relationships with colleagues and vendors to get PR, signage and printing donations.

 

 

Major General: Jeanette Ballin

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Jeannette, along with a group of friends aptly named the Kind Ladies Association, took the idea of helping Emily's Army to a whole new level by creating their own fundraising event. Since starting "Baskets and Brunch" they have raised thousands of dollars in the name of Emily's Army going directly to the CF Foundation. Which means big money for research!

Baskets and Brunch is a brunch, raffle and fashion show attended by hundreds of people each year. Jeannette created this amazing event for the sole purpose of supporting Emily's Army!!!