- The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is adding tomorrows every day to the lives of those with cystic fibrosis (CF). In 1955, when the CF Foundation was established, children with CF did not live to attend elementary school. Today, thanks to wise investments made by the CF Foundation in innovative research and comprehensive care, the median age of survival for a person with CF is in the mid-30s.
- The CF Foundation is efficient. Forbes and SmartMoney have recognized the CF Foundation for its enterprising and efficient approach to curing a genetic disease.
In 2004, more than 90 cents of every dollar of revenue generated went directly back into funding vital CF programs. - The CF Foundation is a leader. The CF Foundation has taken a leadership role in the development of promising new CF drugs. Because CF is considered an orphan disease, most biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies are unlikely to commit resources to develop drugs for CF without the CF Foundation’s efforts to reduce risk. The CF Foundation has devised an innovative business model to ensure a commitment to drug development that is unrivaled by any other voluntary health organization.
- The CF Foundation leverages investments to build a robust CF drug development pipeline. By fostering alliances with dozens of biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies through its nonprofit drug discovery and development affiliate, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Therapeutics, Inc., the CF Foundation helps to bridge the gap between the laboratory findings and drugs for the patient by supporting a pipeline of more than two dozen potential therapies.
- The CF Foundation has a clear vision. Because of its visionary focus, the CF Foundation has brought top-notch scientists from many disciplines, medical institutions and corporations together under one virtual roof where it sets the scientific agenda and directs the likely paths to developing new and potentially life-saving CF therapies.
- The CF Foundation provides specialized care. By funding and accrediting a nationwide network of CF care centers, the CF Foundation ensures that people with this complex disease have access to state-of-the-art care.”
- The CF Foundation has been praised by leaders at the National Institutes of Health. The CF Foundation has been heralded is an excellent example of a group that works closely and successfully with medical researchers in the government, academia and private industry to develop drugs and to increase the quality of life and life expectancy of patients with the disease.
- The CF Foundation does not receive direct federal funding. The CF Foundation depends upon the generosity of individual donors, foundations and corporations to support its vital mission.
- For the first time ever, CF research opportunities are being presented at a pace that is exceeding the CF Foundation’s ability to fund them.
- Feel good that you are making a difference. You will be joining a distinguished group of local supporters/volunteers as we raise close to $65,000 at the Memorial Weekend in Mitchell event.
Memorial Weekend in Mitchell |An Event to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis | Mitchell, SD
An Event to Benefit Cystic Fibrosis
