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Motocross Freed Me From CF Depression

By Maya Nibbe September 26, 2019

Finding out that I couldn’t swim because of the risk of further infections crushed me. It was hard to find a replacement activity that was fulfilling -- until I discovered the thrill of dirt bike racing.

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  1. What’s Next for the CF Community and Health Care Reform

    By Mary B. Dwight September 6, 2017

    As Congress debates how to stabilize the health insurance marketplaces, several proposals would directly improve the ability of people with cystic fibrosis to access high quality, specialized care.

  2. The Senate Heard Our Voice: The Role of Advocacy in CF

    By Mary B. Dwight August 4, 2017

    With several successes for the cystic fibrosis community over the past several months, advocacy is as important as ever to preserving our progress and working toward a cure.

  3. A Message to the Community Following the Election

    By Mary B. Dwight November 11, 2016

    As our country prepares for the transition to a new presidential administration and congressional session, the CF Foundation is hard at work to understand what the changes in our political leadership mean for people with cystic fibrosis. Our interest is in supporting you.

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  4. If You Speak, They Will Listen: Advocating on the Hill

    By Mary B. Dwight February 18, 2016

    March on the Hill brings a mix of new and familiar faces to Capitol Hill every year. The connections and stories that our advocates share with their elected officials are making lasting impressions that impact the entire CF community. And as this event has grown, so too has the cystic fibrosis story.

  5. You Did It! EACT Passed in The House

    By Mary B. Dwight September 29, 2015

    Sr. Vice President for Policy and Community Affairs Mary Dwight reflects on the passage of the Ensuring Access to Clinical Trials Act (EACT) and what it means for the community.

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