INDIANAPOLIS — Jeffrey Mark Motorsport is proud to join forces with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Alexander’s Army as they stride toward finding a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

Passionate about helping others, JMM team owner Jeffrey Mark has always known this was an organization he wanted to help. “The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation holds a special place in my heart,” Mark said. “Having a cousin affected by the disease, I have become familiar with the daily struggles these families encounter. I am thrilled our organization is able to team up with Alexander’s Army and assist those in need.”

Alexander’s Army is a group of caring individuals dedicated to raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Cystic fibrosis is a chronic genetic disorder that drastically impacts the digestive and respiratory systems of those afflicted. For the 70,000 patients worldwide battling CF, the average life expectancy is just 37 years old.

Patrick and Deardra Cook of the Alexander’s Army Great Strides walk team are parents of 1 year old Alexander who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 17 days old.

“As the parents of a child born with cystic fibrosis, we were thrilled when Jeff offered to use JMM as a platform to promote the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation,” the Cooks said. “We hope that JMM’s continued success on the track will translate into increased public awareness about the great work being done by the Foundation. Our most heartfelt thanks goes out to Jeff and all the fine people working behind the scenes at JMM.”

Although a cure has yet to be discovered, the families affected have good reason to keep the faith.

“Thanks to the scientific research efforts supported by the Foundation and affiliated CF organizations around the globe, the CF community stands on the cusp of proclaiming that CF stands for Cure Found,” the Cooks added.

On Friday, May 25, JMM will host a special Q&A and autograph session in the INDYCAR Fan Village begining at 2pm.  Later that night, Detour Restaurant in Carmel will hold a special event promoting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.  The fun will begin at 6pm as fans are encouraged to attend this special event to learn more about CF and enjoy a fun night out.  A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Alexander’s Army and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to support medical research and public awareness efforts.

For more information about cystic fibrosis and Alexander’s Army, please visit www.cff.org/great_strides/alexandersarmy