Massachusetts / Rhode Island Chapter

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Massachusetts / Rhode Island Chapter
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Welcome Welcome to the Massachusetts / Rhode Island Chapter

The Massachusetts/Rhode Island Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! We represent both states. Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your participation in any way will help us achieve our mission - finding a cure for all people with CF. Take a moment to check out our upcoming events and learn more!

 

Events Get involved with our local events

There are 16 upcoming events for this chapter.

70th Annual Dinner
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Rhode Island Annual Meeting 2026
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Boston Marathon 2026
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Wakefield Great Strides 2026
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Pawtucket Great Strides 2026
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Worcester Great Strides 2026
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Supporters We’d like to thank the people and businesses that support us
Platinum National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Platinum National Corporate Champions!

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Gold National Corporate Champions

Thank you to our Gold National Corporate Champions!

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Learn more about our National Corporate Champions

The Massachusetts/Rhode Island Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation recognizes and thanks our supporters for their generosity and support in the fight against cystic fibrosis.

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For information on how you can become a supporter, please call (508) 655-6000.
Care Centers
Find a CF Care Center Near You

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation-accredited care centers provide expert care and specialized disease management to people living with cystic fibrosis.

Meet Our Local Team Massachusetts/Rhode Island Chapter Board and Staff
Board

Massachusetts Board of Directors
Ellen Brown-Schwanke - Legacy Chair
Sharon Castillo- Advocacy Chair
Robert (Bob) Coughlin- Board Chair
Jenica Leo- Volunteer Chair
Jonathan McTague- Tomorrow’s Leader Chair
Kate O'Donnell- Tomorrow’s Leader Chair

Rhode Island Board of Directors
Steven Greenough
Patricia Healy
Kristina Hersey
Amy Lupica
Greg Lupica
Jane Mignone
Kathy Stark
Heather Wood

Staff

220 North Main Street Suite 104
Natick, MA 01760
Phone: 508-655-6000
Email: Massachusetts-ri@cff.org

Terry Waite
Associate Executive Director
twaite@cff.org

Cynthia Macgowan              
Senior Development Director
cmacgowan@cff.org

Philomena Santos-Higgins
Senior Development Director
psantoshiggins@cff.org

Saige McCord
Development Manager
smccord@cff.org

Karen Kelly
Senior Development Director 
kkelly@cff.org
  
Tracy Lund
Senior Development Director
tlund@cff.org

Elizabeth Feigen
Senior Development Manager
efeigen@cff.org