Reis (right) with her sister, Evren-Sept 2023
My Great Strides Story
Nearly 40,000 people in the United States have cystic fibrosis: a progressive, genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs.
My 10-year-old granddaughter, Reis, is one of them.
The CF Foundation has fostered the development of more than a dozen CF treatments and helped add decades of life for people with CF.
Reis had a tough start in life, with surgery and 3 months in the NICU. But she is one of the lucky ones whose quality of life has tremendously benefited from the treatments that have come from this research. She is now an active, lively, happy child.
Yet, many people with CF do not benefit from existing therapies. Our vision is a cure for every person with cystic fibrosis. Please consider joining us by making a donation and help make medical history.
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IMPORTANT NOTE ON ATTENDANCE AT FOUNDATION EVENTS:
Updated July 5th, 2023
The CF Foundation is committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of individuals attending Foundation events. Individuals attending CF Foundation events must abide by the Foundation's Event Attendance Policy www.cff.org/attendancepolicy, which includes guidance for event attendees living with cystic fibrosis.