For decades, I’ve fought for my sons who were diagnosed late with cystic fibrosis and still face barriers to life-saving treatments. I continue to fight every day — taking no days off — because no ...

I never expected a simple musical hobby to introduce me to a global community of resilient and optimistic individuals. Each week, I now have the pleasure of interacting with those with CF around the ...

While relocating to a new state, my family faced some unexpected hurdles. But with the incredible support of our community, we survived the journey.

My journey to a cystic fibrosis diagnosis was long and frustrating. It began when I was approximately 50 years old. I had been battling an infection, and after an X-ray was taken, my doctor told me I ...

The REsearch Study to Advance the CF THerapeutics Pipeline for People without Modulators (REACH) is a study for all people with cystic fibrosis who do not take CFTR modulators, regardless of their ...

Miracles happen when you least expect them. You manifest them for years, forget about them, give up on them completely, and then boom! You’re blessed with a miracle. In my case, this happened with a ...

Living with cystic fibrosis used to feel discouraging, but I’ve recently learned that these challenges can be my greatest motivation to advocate for the CF community. People often see cystic fibrosis ...

Breathing problems (also called respiratory or pulmonary problems) affect the lungs and the airways and are the most serious problems associated with CF. The severity of respiratory problems differs ...

The Gateway Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation welcomes you! Volunteers are the key to our success and the lifeblood of our organization. We have many opportunities for you to get involved.