The looming awareness of my own mortality from cystic fibrosis fueled years of substance misuse. But after hitting bottom and seeking help through a health program, I have been sober since August 2024 ...

I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as a baby, only to be told later that I didn't have it. As an adult, I began to face persistent health challenges and had to become my own advocate, pushing for ...

The Iowa Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved. Your ...

Growing up with CF, running was never an easy thing for me. Despite that, I dedicated myself to my school’s cross-country team for years and earned a spot on the varsity team. When the chance to ...

A new CFTR modulator treatment called Alyftrek has been approved for people with CF ages 6 and older who have CFTR mutations that are eligible for Trikafta, as well as 31 other rare mutations that ...

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today approved the expansion of Trikafta (elexacaftor/tezacaftor/ivacaftor) to people with cystic fibrosis ages 2 and ...

When my daughter, Elara, was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just 1 month old, my world shifted in an instant. As a mother to a 5-year-old, I was no stranger to the ups and downs of parenting, but ...

I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis-related liver cirrhosis in 2004 at the age of 9. Growing up, my disease wasn’t something to be pitied or seen as a weakness. It was a strength. I had the mentality ...

The Northern California Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get ...

The Central Ohio Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Our chapter covers Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton and the surrounding areas. Volunteers are the key to our success and the ...