Cystic fibrosis can be an isolating disease. However, there are so many ways to get involved and connect with others who share similar lived experiences — whether that’s through a virtual event, on social media, or at a local event at your chapter. No matter how you choose to find community, we are stronger together.
By sharing your experiences with cystic fibrosis, you can educate others about the realities of life with a chronic illness.
During CF Awareness Month, the community comes together to help others learn about the disease, share personal stories, and unite behind our mission: finding a cure for all people with CF.
It’s easy to get involved. Tell your CF story on social media using the hashtag #CFAwarenessMonth. You can share how you find support and connect with others in the CF community, how you experience daily life with CF, and so much more.
Follow along as we share your stories Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram all month long.
What You Can Do
Facebook Cover Photos
Click on a cover photo to view it in a new window. To save the image, on your desktop computer, right-click and choose, “Save image as…,” and from your mobile device, long-hold on the image and select “Save image.”
Virtual Backgrounds
Click on the virtual background to view it in a new window. To save the image, on your desktop computer, right-click and choose, “Save image as…,” and from your mobile device, long-hold on the image and select “Save image.”
Shareable CF Facts
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis, a rare genetic disease. CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group. #CFAwarenessMonth (Click to Tweet)
Today, because of improved medical treatments and care, more than half of people with cystic fibrosis are 18 and older. Many people with CF can expect to live healthy, fulfilling lives into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. #CFAwarenessMonth (Click to Tweet)
Approximately 1,000 new cases of cystic fibrosis are diagnosed each year. #CFAwarenessMonth (Click to Tweet)
CF Community Blog
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