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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 awarded U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) the Breath of Life Legislator Award on Nov. 3 for her leadership in ensuring that people with cystic fibrosis have access to the adequate, affordable care they need to live full and healthy lives.

On Oct. 4, the Warren Alpert Foundation honored five CF scientists, including Dr. Francis Collins, for their trailblazing work in CF research. The Foundation received special acknowledgement for our role in driving this progress, marking the first time that an organization has been recognized by the Alpert Foundation.

Coping with cystic fibrosis as a child led to depression. Creativity -- especially singing -- helped me find myself and led to my auditioning for The Voice Australia.

We’re spotlighting six authors who have written books based on their experiences with cystic fibrosis. Check out what writing about CF has meant for them, and what they hope their readers will learn from reading their stories.

We’re highlighting six creators who are helping raise awareness of cystic fibrosis. By sharing parts of their life with CF on paper or on screen, they’re voicing the variety of ways that people experience the disease.

The Woods family, currently featured on the homepage of CFF.org, share their favorite part of Great Strides walk day, their proudest moments as parents of a child with CF, and more.

The Egan family, currently featured on the homepage of CFF.org, share more about their sassy little girl, how much their support system means to them, and what inspires them in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation presented five outstanding members of the CF community with awards at the 2019 Volunteer Leadership Conference. These included the Tomorrow's Leader Award, the Jena Award, the Alex Award, and the Dream Big Award.

Recipients include five innovative programs from around the country that empower the CF community.