Recipients include five innovative programs from around the country that empower the CF community.
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Ray Poole and Julie Riedy to lead efforts in Washington, D.C., for volunteer conference, Until CF Stands for Cure Found.
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.
To support a pair of colleagues' adoption of a baby boy, Christian, Merrill/Bank of America has raised more than $32,000 through their matching gifts program.
Recipients include four programs from around the country that engage and empower the CF community.
Poner atención a la diversidad de voces es fundamental a medida que continuamos con nuestra meta de escuchar, aprender y actuar contra el racismo y la discriminación.
When I first learned that my two sons had cystic fibrosis nearly 20 years ago, I barely understood the disease, let alone how to fight back. After contacting the Foundation, I learned just how easy it was to make my voice heard through volunteering.
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.
For people with cystic fibrosis, our story is the most powerful tool we have to stand up for ourselves and fight for our needs. Although I can't always be there to share my story with legislators in person, I'll be joining many others from the CF community for our first March on the Hill Online Day of Action to make my voice heard.
Participating in clinical trials can be scary, but the sense of empowerment you get from knowing that you are contributing to a cure outweighs any second thoughts.