The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (“CF Foundation” or “we”) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains what type of information we may collect and how we may collect, retain, process, share, and transfer that information from website visitors and other individuals with whom we interact, whether online or offline, why we collect it, and with whom we may share it. It also describes how we protect your personal information and how you can contact us with any questions or to exercise the rights you may have to control our use of your information.
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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement explains the types of personal information we may collect from website visitors and other individuals with whom we interact, whether online or offline, why we collect it, and with whom we may share it. It also describes how we protect your personal information and how you can contact us with any questions.
By educating elected officials and other government decision-makers on the needs of the cystic fibrosis community, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation works to shape public policy to help our efforts to cure CF and provide all people with CF the opportunity to live full, healthy lives. Below find a listing of our archived state and federal statements, letters, and regulatory comments from 2018–June 2023.
Since our founding in 1955, we have worked alongside the cystic fibrosis community to effectively transform a genetic disease in a single generation — making CF one of the most amazing stories in medicine today. Read about the milestones we've achieved in pursuit of a cure for cystic fibrosis.
Learn about the rights of Cystic Fibrosis Foundation donors.
The "65 Roses" story dates back to 1965 when an observant 4-year-old, hearing the name of his disease for the first time, pronounced cystic fibrosis as "65 Roses." Today, "65 Roses" is a term often used by young children with cystic fibrosis to pronounce the name of their disease.
View our past annual reports and financials.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a people-centered organization that offers a unifying mission that guides our work, generous benefits, and rewarding career opportunities across multiple disciplines.
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Scientists around the world agree that global innovation is needed to address the shortage of effective antibiotics. Our Infection Research Initiative supports much-needed research and development, but new policies are needed to promote a sustainable, robust antibiotics pipeline and a marketplace that rewards innovation.