Happy 23rd Birthday
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED US OVER THE PAST 23 YEARS!!
CFEC celebrated our 23rd birthday on October 3, 2025
❤ We couldn’t do this without you. ❤
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