I had a lung transplant earlier this year and, although I'm able to do more physically than I could before my transplant, I still have cystic fibrosis. I still need support -- support from the CF community, from the CF Foundation, and from you.
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Weeks after my son was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, I knocked on my local chapter's door to ask what I could do to make a difference.
Many of us experienced powerful moments during last year's virtual BreatheCon event. We hope you'll join us for this year's BreatheCon that will allow you to share your struggles and triumphs with other people who have CF.
Unless you have cystic fibrosis or live with someone who does, it's hard to truly understand the full impact of this disease. Through the power of storytelling, these CF community members are helping to bridge that gap of understanding. Check out the latest books and films created by people intimately familiar with CF.
If you have cystic fibrosis like I do, then you know how important it is to protect our health care. That's why we must advocate for three key policy principles that are critical to allowing people with CF to access the high-quality, specialized care we need.
Many people have asked me why I would want to climb the highest mountain in Africa with no climbing experience. The answer is simple: an undeniable love for my daughter, Jennifer, and a determination to raise money for all those living with cystic fibrosis.
Two 2017 Volunteer Leadership Conference attendees, one a veteran attendee and another a newcomer, reflect on their experiences in Dallas, Texas.
The cystic fibrosis community is a pretty spectacular bunch, whether you are living with this disease or helping to raise awareness and funds every day to fight for a cure. I'm excited to highlight a small sampling of the remarkable things you are doing in support of people with CF.
Members of the cystic fibrosis community can have an even greater say in research when they vote for the Insight CF questions they most want answered. Readers have until June 21 to vote.
The initial sadness we felt when learning that our son had cystic fibrosis quickly gave way to our determination -- as a family -- to react in a productive way.