The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is leading the 2017 NIH Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).  Please join us at the Kickoff on Wednesday, September 27 from 11am – 1pm in front of Bldg. 1 and Show Some Love to your favorite CFC Charity.  Join the NIH Leadership and special guest speaker, Dr. Timothy Shriver, Chairman of the Special Olympics, in support of the CFC.  There will be music, many charitable organizations you can support, and great food for sale from top DC-area food trucks, including El Pollo Submarine, Swizzler’s Gourmet Hot Dogs, Chix ‘n Stix, Greek on the Street, Captain Cookie and the Milk Man and Funnel Fare.  Come meet and greet your IC’s Coordinators and Keyworkers to learn more about your CFC events.  The CFC is the largest and most successful workplace fundraising drive in the world, and NIH is excited to kick off its 2017 season of giving!  This event will take place rain or shine, under a tent. More information on other CFC Events will be in the October issue.  The official solicitation period is October 2 to January 12, 2018.  For more info you can contact the CFC Team at 301-827-0898.