With another fantastic Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC) in the books, I want to share some of the things we learned and how we can keep the momentum going through National Volunteer Week, and all year long.
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We depend on antibiotics to help us control and get rid of dangerous infections. But, in addition to the near-miraculous power to heal, many antibiotics come with serious side effects, too.
Bronchodilators may widen airways by helping the surrounding muscles relax. This could allow more air to travel through the airways, which may help other medications work more effectively.
It is important to always clean and disinfect your nebulizer because you can breathe in germs through your nebulizer and risk developing a lung infection.
I began taking prescribed medication to control my cystic fibrosis-related pain. Soon, the medication tried to control me.
Caring for somebody with CF used to be a lonely journey. But that changed after I attended the first Volunteer Leadership Conference (VLC). I have attended the conference every year, and this year as a co-chair of the 15th VLC, I'm welcoming everybody to livestream it so we can share and learn together.
After my son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, I knew I wanted to do more to fight for a cure. That's when I decided to start Charleston Mom Prom, a Passion Fundraising event that has raised thousands of dollars for CF, while allowing us moms to have a night on the town.
Although my wife, Wendy, passed away eight years ago, I continue to raise funds for cystic fibrosis to keep her memory alive.
Show your support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and the cystic fibrosis community while engaging your local community and customers through a cause marketing campaign.
On my first international trip, I found myself in an interrogation room explaining my port to security officers.