Parents of children with cystic fibrosis may be anxious about whether a school or day care can accommodate their child's special needs. Students with CF may worry about being different from their peers. As a teacher, you can provide reassurance to both parents and students by working with them and CF health care professionals to maximize your student's overall learning experience, while helping to maintain his or her health.
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In addition to attending special events, making a major gift, or becoming a monthly donor, there are other ways to give to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. You can help support our important work by making a gift today.
Learn about cystic fibrosis, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs, and how to treat and live with this chronic disease.
Being a part of the CF Foundation has given me so much more than I could have ever imagined. That is why my wife, Nanette, and I have made a commitment to people with cystic fibrosis for years to come by making a legacy gift, an enduring statement of our values.
Every year, hundreds of thousands of people raise millions of dollars for Great Strides -- the CF Foundation's largest national fundraising event. But did you know that the staff of the national office in Bethesda, Md., form their own department teams and also raise money alongside the CF community?
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.
Over the past 20 years, I've learned a lot when it comes to raising funds to support my daughter, who has cystic fibrosis. Here are some tips for connecting with sponsors to ensure fundraising success.
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.
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.
I'm so excited for the 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference in Dallas, Texas! We can't wait to share the conference with everyone both in Dallas and via the live stream.