The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to finding new therapies and ultimately a cure for CF.
About CF:
Cystic fibrosis is a life-threatening genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States.
More than 10 million Americans are unknowing, symptomless carriers of a defective CF gene.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization, is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
PURPOSE:
The Foundation has played an integral role in the development and FDA approval of four therapies that are now a routine part of treatment regimens for many with CF. The Foundation is actively supporting approximately 30 potential new treatments currently in development—that’s more than in the entire history of the disease. Our challenge is to find enough patients to join clinical trials to keep the research moving forward.
HOW CAN YOU HELP:
Volunteers are the key to our success, and we encourage you to get involved! Whether you join a committee and help get sponsors for an event, recruit companies to put together walk teams or volunteer time in our office, you help us achieve our mission—curing and controlling cystic fibrosis. Take a moment to see what a difference you can make by supporting events throughout the year. Together, we can continue adding tomorrows every day to the lives of people with CF.
CONTACT:
Address: 1261 W. 86th St. Suite E-2 Indianapolis, IN 46260 USA
Phone: (317) 202-9210 toll free: (800) 622-4826 fax: (317) 202-9215
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