The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955 by Paul di Saint'Agnese M.D., Dorothy Anderson M.D., and Harry Shwachman, M.D. At the time, kids with CF rarely lived long enough to begin elementary school. Today, the CF Foundation has 70 chapters around the country and has given CF patients the ability to live well in to their 30s, 40s, and beyond.

The CF Foundation gives reasearchers, caregivers, advocates, families, and fundraisers resources to help them help the CF patients in their lives. Care centers through the CFF were first established in 1961 and a year later, the pedian survival age reached 10 years.

Many fundraisers are available throught the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, as well as those put on by outside sources. Great Strides, CF Climb, and Xtreme Hike are just a few events CFF holds multiple times year to raise money for research and care. Check out our EVENTS page for more information!