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.
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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 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.
HM Insurance Group (HM) raises nearly $40,000 through sharing the emotional 65 Roses® story and selling roses at their national sales conference.
CARSTAR was recognized as a National Corporate Champion and was presented the Rising Star Award at the 16th annual Volunteer Leadership Conference in San Diego.
For the second year, Mastercard® becomes the Greater New York Chapter's top corporate sponsor thanks to two senior-level executives personally affected by cystic fibrosis who initially connected employees to the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Choate Construction's 9th annual Cars & 'Q for the Cause raised over $435,400 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, serving as a role model for corporations looking to integrate philanthropy into their business model.
Cystic fibrosis affects people of every racial and ethnic group. Of the nearly 40,000 people living with CF in the U.S., approximately 15% are identified as racially or ethnically diverse. Research shows that people of color with CF, particularly people who are Black and Hispanic, experience unique challenges and often have negative experiences that can lead to poorer outcomes. Some of these inequities are referenced in the following data.
The Foundation seeks to advance its mission by making improvements in key areas of health equity and outcomes and diverse workforce development.
The Foundation’s commitment to these principles will continue to be a cornerstone of the Foundation’s work to advance our mission in 2023.