On April 7, the Foundation presented the Alex, Jena, and Dream Big Awards to leaders in the cystic fibrosis community for their dedication to the Foundation's mission of finding a cure.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the recipients of its sixth annual Impact Grants.
I began volunteering as a way to support my cousin with CF. But over time, I discovered the community and impact that can come from even the smallest efforts.
To date, the CF Foundation has funded more than $1 million to programs created by and for the CF community.
We’re highlighting three creators who are helping raise cystic fibrosis awareness. They’re voicing the variety of ways that people experience the disease by sharing a part of their life through their works.
Driven by a career in community health and a late cystic fibrosis diagnosis, I discovered my purpose through volunteering with the CF Foundation. Inspired by the power of connecting with my peers, I went on to develop my own program designed to support other adults in the CF community.
Our hearts stopped when we first heard that our grandson, Jase, had cystic fibrosis. We didn't even know what it was. However, we have learned a lot along the way and have gotten used to rolling with the ups and downs of this disease.
Recipients include eight innovative programs from around the country that serve the CF community.
Watch the entire leadership conference, including all of the break-out sessions and Medical Hot Topics, from start to finish.
When the pandemic started, I started to feel lost and disconnected. That changed when I was introduced to a new program from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation that taught me how to share my CF story with confidence.