I advocate for my son who has cystic fibrosis by sharing his story to increase awareness. From new friends to legislators, I tell as many people as I can about this disease, how it changes your life, and how we are fighting this thing head on.
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In August, CF Advocates visited their representatives in the U.S. House as part of the CF Foundation's first ever national summer advocacy campaign, “House Calls.”
Because of the threat to my health caused by COVID-19, I had to give up my dream job as a nurse practitioner. Now I am asking for paid leave expansion.
Advocating on behalf of friends and family members with cystic fibrosis, more than 120 CF Foundation volunteers came together in the nation's capital to speak with their elected officials on behalf of friends and family members affected by the disease.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is proud to announce our new National Advocacy Chairs, Melissa Shiffman from New York, NY, and Rebecca Schroeder from Coeur D'Alene, ID. Peter Barry, who, along with his wife Amy, has served as the Foundation's National Advocacy Chair for the last five years, announced the news at the Foundation's annual March on the Hill advocacy event on March 19.
On July 8, the White House honored 30-year-old Emily Kramer-Golinkoff as a “Champion of Change” for her role in advocating for the integration of precision medicine into the U.S. healthcare system.
A group of 62 enthusiastic teen advocates gathered in Washington, D.C. on June 25 to bring awareness of cystic fibrosis to Capitol Hill. During the 7th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Teen Advocacy Day, the teens highlighted the vital role that the CF Foundation plays in finding a cure for this life-threatening genetic disease.
Feb. 25 will mark the tenth anniversary of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation's signature advocacy event, March on the Hill. Nearly 75 advocates will come together in Washington, D.C. to meet with their elected officials on behalf of their loved ones, who are living with cystic fibrosis.