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Going to School with Cystic Fibrosis

In this video by Tiffany Rich, learn more about her struggles of going to school with cystic fibrosis. “My name is Tiffany Rich, and I am a twenty-six-year-old living with a life-threatening disease called Cystic Fibrosis. I am currently listed on the double-lung transplant list, and decided to document my…

Last Week’s Hot Topic on Cystic Fibrosis

Last week’s hot topic on cystic fibrosis was about the Cystic Fibrosis Research Unit at Dartmouth Given $15M Anonymous Donation written by Carolina Henriques. The article is focused on the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth’s announcement that it has received a $10 million gift from an anonymous donor, plus a $5…

Cystic Fibrosis Vitamins for CF Patients

Patients who suffer from cystic fibrosis often need supplements of vitamins A, D, E and K, which are fat-soluble vitamins that offer antioxidant properties and work as co-enzymes for biological pathways, neuro development, bone development, and coagulation. “Good nutrition is an important part of staying healthy with cystic…

The Cystic Fibrosis Tag

In this video from The Frey Life watch Mary answer these 5 Cystic Fibrosis questions: #1 – What is the best part about having Cystic Fibrosis? #2 – What is the hardest part of your day with CF? #3 – What is your least favorite CF treatment or…

Gene Simmons Carries Out Final Wish for Cystic Fibrosis Boy

According to the Children’s Hospital of Nevada’s Facebook, last week, one of their patients, Dilan Kohn got his final wish. The Cystic Fibrosis 17-year-old boy desperately wanted to meet and hang out with Gene Simmons from the band “KISS”. Mr. Simmons had not only been Dilan’s idol, but also…

The CF Foundation’s Annual Grand Chefs Gala is Coming

Join The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for this year’s 19th annual Grand Chefs Gala, at its new venue- Navy Pier! It will be this Friday, Jan. 29, 2016 from 6pm – midnight. The gala brings together over 50 of Chicago’s finest chefs and mixologists, who personally prepare signature dishes, desserts…

Cystic Fibrosis Research: CFTR Gene Mutations

In this video by the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, take “a look at Bristol’s strategic research centre studying the main cause of cystic fibrosis – a defect in the CFTR gene.” To learn more about cystic fibrosis, click here: https://bit.ly/1QltnFs Stay updated on all the…

Tonya’s Lung Transplant Story

In this video by LifeCenterOH, meet Tonya. She knew living with cystic fibrosis meant she would one day possibly need a lung transplant. When the time came and she got the call, it was the scariest moment of her life. Thanks to Adam, her donor, she can breathe today. He…