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?
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In 1986, I decided to walk across America to raise awareness of CF. Positivity, my martial arts training and the people I met kept me going.
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.
Gyms are wonderful places to exercise, but they can also be great places for germs. Germs can spread as far as six feet (two meters) through droplets released in the air by coughs or sneezes, and can remain in the air on tiny droplets -- ready to be breathed in.
If your child has cystic fibrosis, chances are you have some concerns about school fitness activities like physical education classes or school sports teams. Even though some people with CF have trouble breathing and tire easily, exercise can be especially important.
All too often, we begin an exercise program but quickly quit. Change doesn't happen all at once, nor does it happen at the same rate for different people. Starting at the right pace is important, and knowing your fitness level, or state of readiness, is key to finding the exercise plan that's right for you.
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.