Advocate,

Today, teens from across the country are joining us for our 16th annual Teen Advocacy Day to help ensure lawmakers better understand the needs of people living with cystic fibrosis.

Sharing personal stories about life with CF and the impact of infection with members of Congress, puts a face and name to this disease and shines a spotlight on why the PASTEUR Act deserves immediate attention. You can show your support for our advocates by sending messages to your members of Congress urging them to pass the PASTEUR Act this year.  

Because of the thick, sticky mucus in their lungs, people with cystic fibrosis face a higher risk for infections, and many rely on antibiotics as part of their regular care. Over time, this can lead to infections that are resistant to antibiotics. The PASTEUR Act seeks to address the issue of antimicrobial resistance by creating a new post-approval payment model to incentivize the development of highly innovative antibiotics to fight deadly infections, bringing effective options into the hands of those patients who need them most.

The time is now. Urge Congress to pass PASTEUR this year, and help make a difference today for people with CF.

Let's make CF stand for Cure Found!

Sincerely,

Mary Dwight

Senior Vice President, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer