“It causes excess secretions to develop in the mucous membranes in the lungs, which results in excessive respiratory infections. Also, the excess secretions in the pancreas result in the lack of the body’s ability to extract nutrients.”

For the second year in a row, club members will be on hand to accept registrations for the walk beginning at 8:30am in front of the Westcott Building on campus.

“The walk will actually begin at 9:30,” says Case, noting that the entire route, which circles the heart of the Dalton State campus twice, will be three miles.

“But participants can walk for as little or as much of the distance as they want,” he says. “Our main goal is to raise awareness about this disease, so we hope people will come out and learn more about it.”

There will be refreshments and entertainment, in the form of music, during the event, Case says, and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation staff member Kirsten Black, from the Atlanta office, will be on hand to answer questions about the disease.

While there is no cost to participate in the Cystic Fibrosis Walk, donations will be accepted and can be given before or after the walk.

“People can also go to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s website at cff.org and can pledge donations under Dalton State College’s name.”

Several groups have already banded together to form teams, Case says, such as the Social Work Club and the Library staff.

For more information, please call Robby Case at 706-508-2803 or Max Pierce at 706-272-4554.