ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. It is progressive, meaning that it gets worse over time. There are close to 40,000 children and adults living with cystic fibrosis in the United States and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF across 94 countries. CF can affect people of every racial and ethnic group. In people with cystic fibrosis, a defective gene causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. More than 800 new cases are diagnosed each year. There is currently no cure for cystic fibrosis.
Decades ago, many kids with this rare genetic disease didn’t reach adulthood. Today, because of the generosity of our donors and support of our community, we’ve been able to support new therapies and improve care that have helped people with CF build careers, grow families, and reach other milestones never before thought possible.
However, our work isn't done; while we have made incredible progress over the past two decades, there are many people with cystic fibrosis who cannot benefit from existing therapies. We will not leave anyone behind. Your contributions mean that we are one step closer to realizing our shared dream – a cure for CF.
To learn more about CF or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, please visit cff.org.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
Visit www.cff.org to learn more about our involvement with the CF community.
Today, innovative therapies are transforming the lives of thousands of people with CF. Yet progress comes with new challenges. People with CF increasingly face complications associated with their disease and many people with CF are still waiting for their breakthrough. Genetic therapies – our best hope for a cure for all people with CF – are more complex than anything we have ever done and will require a substantial investment.
NOW IS THE TIME
We won't stop until we cure cystic fibrosis. Cystic Fibrosis continues to steal lives far too young and places a tough burden on those who live with it. That's why we're not settling for partial progress. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is leading bold, cutting-edge genetic research – our best shot at a cure that works for everyone with CF. At the same time, we're conducting research to address the health complications associated with CF.
THE OPPORTUNITY TO END A DISEASE