Lessons from a CF Cornerman by Raymond L. Poole

The research update, CF panel, and Mission Moments absolutely secured this as a VLC for the record books. Bob Beall, Joe O’Donnell, Cam McCloud, and Mike Beatty (even though he made me cry right before I had to go back out on stage). Michael Boyle there is no doubt that we’ll make CF stand for Cure Found.Ī truly impactful portion of the event was hearing from legends like Dr. Between the energy and talent of this group of volunteers, the fully engaged staff, and the leadership of Dr. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC) this year was simply incredible! I was honored to co-chair this event and lucky to have the amazingly talented Julie Riedy chairing it with me. To purchase your tickets or make a donation, visit:

You can support your favorite Finest honoree by donating to their personal fundraising page or purchasing a ticket for the 65 Roses Gala on November 12th at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Danny enjoys golfing, cheering on the Buckeyes, and exploring new restaurants in the city with his wife and friends. He is passionate about giving back to the community and has volunteered as a soccer coach for Girls With Grit, a local non-profit focused on building confidence in girls through sports. He started volunteering with the Foundation in 2019, and was inspired to make a greater impact by fundraising in pursuit of a cure for CF. Danny graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in HR Management. He has a passion for creating connectedness and a philanthropic spirit that makes him great representation of Cincinnati’s Finest. Ray does not enjoy running, but he does it anyway.like a boss.⭐Meet the 2022 Cincinnati’s Finest Honorees!⭐ĭanny Combs is the Director of North American Talent Acquisition at Procter & Gamble. In his spare time, Ray enjoys working on his cars, lifting weights, and entertaining friends and family. He holds a third degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and has trained and competed in several martial arts including Muay Thai and Jujitsu. He became a member of the Wisconsin CFF Leadership Board and later won the 2014 Eaton Stover Volunteerism award. Inspired by his wife Rebecca and her struggles with Cystic Fibrosis, Ray became involved with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and was named 'Milwaukee's Finest' in 2013 in honor of his volunteerism and fundraising efforts.

Ray has earned a patent, a lean six-sigma certification, and has won two national championships in fighting. Throughout his career, he has worked in Operations, Engineering Management, and Marketing. Raymond Poole earned a BS degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering from the University of Connecticut as well as an MBA from Indiana University.

Lessons from a CF Cornerman by Raymond L. Poole