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The CF Community Blog is written by the community, for the community. It's about sharing our experiences, reflections, and perspectives — the good days, the bad days, and all the tough and wonderful things in between. With topics ranging from emotional health to treatments, the blog is a platform to share your unique story.

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4 Simple Ways to Fundraise for a Cure

After my son, Zach, was diagnosed with this cystic fibrosis, my wife and I began to understand the many challenges associated with it. We quickly realized we wanted to support the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation so we could help our son in every way possible. Here are some fundraising ideas that were simple, yet effective, for us in securing donations.

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Devoted to My Wife and Her Memory

Although my wife, Wendy, passed away eight years ago, I continue to raise funds for cystic fibrosis to keep her memory alive.

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Asking for the Gift of Time

I thought I would never get married -- I didn't want to burden anyone else with my CF. But, after meeting Ramon, we knew we wanted to get married and the only gift we wanted was time.

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Support Kiran on #GivingTuesday

Meet my son Kiran, a happy, charming and adorable 18-month-old with CF. We're telling his story this #GivingTuesday to raise awareness and funds for the CF Foundation. Donate today.

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Honoring Her Son and Healing Hearts: One Mother’s Story

Having spent her career working for a cure for cystic fibrosis, Patty Burks is still not content. She wants to remember her son in a way that makes a difference for others. That's why she has made the CF Foundation a beneficiary of her life insurance policy. This gift to the Foundation meets a need in her heart.

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Why I Ride for CF

I kept at riding because every time my lungs would get tight, I thought of people with CF who would give anything to be out of breath just because they were riding up a hill.

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