Today, I no longer feel tied to a hospital bed and a grim diagnosis, and I have you to thank.
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Meet Hal Leshner, first-time hiker in the CF Foundation's Xtreme Hike, a fundraising event that challenges members of the CF community, and their families and friends, to take on the great outdoors.
Meet a few faces from the 2015 Pittsburgh's 50 Finest event and learn how they raised funds and awareness for the CF cause.
This year our CF Foundation employee Great Strides team adopted a “Star Wars” theme and, believe me, we went all out to make the experience extra special and out of this world. See for yourself!
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.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the recipients of its fifth annual Impact Grants.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced the recipients of its sixth annual Impact Grants.
I was recently diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at age 67. Although I love my CF care team, I think it will be important for them to understand age-related care in addition to CF care — especially as the CF population ages.
I have had a fortunate life with cystic fibrosis given the fact that I married, had two kids, and a career. However, with increasing — and sometimes bewildering — health issues, I’m beginning to wonder whether it’s my CF or just aging, or something in between.
People like me are living longer — median survival for someone with cystic fibrosis is now 56 thanks to research and care. But as I grow older, my health is getting more complicated and I'll need my care to keep up.