Mary Chapman, features writer —

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) on April 30-May 1 will present ResearchCon, a free virtual event for patients, caregivers, scientists, and clinicians that will explore research advancements and the future of cystic fibrosis (CF). The event, created with the CF community, will include keynote addresses, presentations, roundtable…

A New York State assistance program re-launched last year to provide financial aid to adults with cystic fibrosis (CF) for medical costs has a new administrator. The HealthWell Foundation‘s subsidiary HWF Direct has been tapped to administer the state’s Adult Cystic Fibrosis Assistance Program, known as ACFAP.

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation has honored the Pediatric Cystic Fibrosis Diagnosis and Treatment Center at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University with its 2023 Outstanding Care Center Partnership Award. The annual award is in recognition of the collaborations and commitment of the Nashville, Tennessee, center to…

The public is invited to help select this year’s two AbbVie Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship “Thriving Students,” who will be awarded an additional $22,000 in support of their higher education. As it has done for decades, AbbVie gave scholarships worth $3,000 to 40 undergraduate and graduate students living…

Claire’s Place Foundation is encouraging supporters to “light up the night” as part of its 9th annual Glow Ride for Cystic Fibrosis on Aug. 12 to help defray living expenses for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their families. In addition to the Hermosa Beach, California, event, an…

Roughly 200 paddlers are set to cross the Atlantic Ocean’s Gulf Stream on June 25 to support cystic fibrosis (CF) families through the Piper’s Angels Foundation, marking the fundraiser’s 10th anniversary. The long-distance endurance paddle challenge and international championship race has raised more than $2.7 million to date…

From sharing personal stories to switching out Facebook cover photos, there are a variety of ways to participate in Cystic Fibrosis (CF) Awareness Month, set aside each May to acknowledge the CF community and call attention to its needs. CF is a genetic disease thought to affect some…

As it has done for decades, AbbVie is seeking applications from U.S. cystic fibrosis (CF) patients for its latest round of college scholarships. Eligible undergraduate and graduate students may apply online or by mail through 11 a.m. ET May 24 for an AbbVie Cystic Fibrosis Scholarship…

Applications are being accepted for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation‘s 2023 CFF Impact Grant program, which funds projects or programs to improve the lives of those with cystic fibrosis (CF) or their families. “The best ideas come from personal experience, and no one knows the ins and outs…

The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) opens its fourth CF FamilyCon this week, a virtual two-day free event that gives cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and their family members, caregivers, and friends an opportunity to connect, learn, and share stories of life with the genetic disorder. The Oct. 21–22 event…