To subscribe, call 904.829.6586 Order Home Delivery Online Order daily and Sunday home delivery of the Record for one year. Customers bought the ornaments as donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. She wanted it to be a worthwhile project that would allow her employees to spread the Christmas spirit. That's when she heard about cystic fibrosis and its research funding needs from a regular customer, Linda Ratz-Broudy. Her two nephews, who live in Palatka, were diagnosed with cystic fibrosis two months ago.
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease.
It causes the body to produce abnormally thick, sticky mucous, which clogs the lungs and may lead to fatal infections. The mucus also obstructs the pancreas, preventing enzymes from reaching the intestines to digest food. Thomas, manager of the Handy Way on A1A Beach Boulevard, knew this was the project she was looking for. The ornament can be dedicated in memory of an individual. The fund raising will continue until Christmas day.