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Ginger Birnbaum

Mother of a child with CF

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  1. Answering Questions on School Reopening and CF

    By Ginger Birnbaum August 6, 2020

    As schools start to reopen, parents, students, and households aim to make the best decisions for those living with cystic fibrosis. Here’s your guide to hearing the risks, benefits, and key factors to consider for in-person and distance learning.

  2. 5 Tips to Get the Most Out of the Volunteer Leadership Conference Live Stream

    By Ginger Birnbaum March 27, 2017

    I’m so excited for the 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas! We can’t wait to share the conference with everyone both in Dallas and via the live stream.

About Ginger Birnbaum

Ginger is mother to her son King, who is living with cystic fibrosis. A graduate of the University of Mississippi, she currently works as a community advocate. Ginger is the Peer to Peer Leadership Council Chair, Monroe Carrell Jr. Children's Hospital CF Care Center Patient Family Partner, Mental Health Advisory Committee member, founder of National Family Team Kenneth King's Believers, a Tennessee state healthcare advocate, a Foundation event enthusiast, and was the Volunteer Leadership Conference Co-Chair in 2017. She lives on Lookout Mountain, with King, her husband Alex, and their daughter Emma Virginia who is a fierce advocate for her brother.

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