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CF Community Blog

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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Why We Must Advocate

Austin Faught started advocating for those with cystic fibrosis in 2016 when his health insurer dropped his son's CF care team from its plan. He has found that advocacy gets easier with practice.

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Social Worker Sees Health Reform's Impact in CF Work

According to social worker Kim Reno, removing critical health care protections in current law would be devastating for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.

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9-Year-Old With CF Needs Health Care Protections, Says Mother

A mother worries that her son may lose access to crucial cystic fibrosis medication if proposed health care reforms are carried out.

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Father Worries That Proposed Health Care Reforms Could Affect Daughters With CF

As a parent of two young adults with cystic fibrosis, Peter knows the financial challenges and obstacles people with the disease face when trying to access quality, affordable care.

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We Are Ready to Make Our Voices Heard

A top priority for the next administration and Congress is health care reform. As an adult living with cystic fibrosis, I've been wondering what this will mean for me, our community and our ability to access high-quality, affordable care.

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A Message to the Community Following the Election

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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