CF Foundation Estimates Increase in Cystic Fibrosis Population

Last week, we announced that the population of people with cystic fibrosis has increased over the past decade. Today, there are nearly 40,000 people with CF in the U.S., and an estimated 105,000 people have been diagnosed with CF in 94 countries.

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Introducing our 2022 Impact Grant Recipients

Congratulations to this year’s recipients of our Impact Grants! Each recipient will receive up to $10,000 to lead a project or program to support people living with the disease. Learn more about the four recipients, and what they are doing to help empower, connect, and support the CF community through different milestones of their lives.

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FDA Grants Emergency Use Authorization to Novavax

In case you missed it, the FDA granted emergency use authorization to Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine. Novavax’s vaccine will be available as a two-dose primary series for people 18 and older. The CF Foundation encourages all people with cystic fibrosis to get the COVID-19 vaccine when they are able.

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Role Reversal: When Someone with CF Becomes a Caregiver

Drew Dotson, an adult with cystic fibrosis, struggled with the idea that she may be burdening those who have helped provide her care. However, her perspective changed when she had the opportunity to become a caregiver to her husband, Ramón.

Read Drew's story »

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