August 8, 2024

2024 Golden Ticket Competition Winner Announced  

In this year’s competition to bring the most promising genetic therapy technologies into cystic fibrosis research, the Foundation alongside Bakar Labs at UC Berkeley announced Positivo Biotechnology as this year’s winner. As winners, they will receive one year of office and lab space at Bakar Labs, as well as access to the Foundation’s tools and resources to progress a novel, nonviral genetic therapy delivery technology.  

Read about the winning company »

Share Your Experiences with Others Through CF Circles 

CF Circles provides a space for adults with cystic fibrosis to gather for hour-long small group discussions with people who understand the unique challenges and triumphs of living with CF. Connect virtually with others during topic-based discussions about your unique experiences, such as not benefiting from CFTR modulators, receiving a delayed diagnosis, living as a Black person with CF, and more. 

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Announcing Our 2024 Impact Grant Recipients 

We are thrilled to introduce the recipients of our 2024 Impact Grants — an inspiring and diverse group of projects dedicated to nurturing the mind, body, and soul of the cystic fibrosis community. Please join us in congratulating 65 Roses Art Club, Fit for CF, Practical Skills for Healthy Eating for Children With CF and Their Families, and Voices of CF Podcast! Since 2016, more than $1 million in funding has been awarded to individuals and organizations through our Impact Grants program.

Meet the grant recipients »

Supporting My Wife Through Unexpected Health Challenges

It was difficult for Ray Poole to learn his wife with cystic fibrosis would need a kidney transplant. On the CF Community Blog, he shares how his perspective changed upon realizing his wife’s kidney issues brought unexpected positive outcomes, leading him to reevaluate what represents good and bad news in their journey with CF. 

Read Ray's story »