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About
ABOUT CYSTIC FIBROSIS
Cystic fibrosis is a progressive, genetic disease that causes a thick buildup of mucus in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs and affects people of every racial and ethnic group. In the lungs, mucus clogs the airways and traps bacteria, leading to infections, extensive lung damage, and respiratory failure. While many people with CF have seen transformations in their health because of existing therapies, there are still others who do not benefit, either because they cannot tolerate them, or their specific genetic mutations will not respond. People living with the disease can face significant challenges, including frequent hospitalizations, complications, and treatment plans that can take multiple hours a day. And, many children and adults with CF still face the sobering prospect of a shortened life span.
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.
NOW IS THE TIME
Today, innovative therapies are transforming the lives of thousands of people with CF. Yet progress comes with new challenges. People with CF increasingly face complications associated with their disease and many people with CF are still waiting for their breakthrough. Genetic therapies – our best hope for a cure for all people with CF – are more complex than anything we have ever done and will require a substantial investment.
THE OPPORTUNITY TO END A DISEASE
We don’t just want to treat cystic fibrosis, we want to cure it. The Foundation is pushing the frontiers of science by pursuing genetic therapies to achieve this goal. This scientific work, while incredibly exciting is also very complicated. Getting it right for all people with CF will take time, funding, and persistence. Fundraising is critical to advance our mission, which is why your donations are so important.