About CF
CF is an inherited condition that affects over 30,000 Americans. CF impacts the respiratory and digestive system and requires a great deal of medication and treatment in order for those with CF to live normal lives.Great strides have been taken towards a cure and better treatment, but much more work is needed.
About the CF Foundation
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is a donor-supported, nonprofit organization committed to finding therapies and ultimately a cure for cystic fibrosis, and to improving the lives of those with the disease. In 1955, concerned families established the CF Foundation hoping to find a cure for this baffling and mysterious disease.Today, 50 years later, tremendous progress has been made in understanding CF and improving the lives of those with the disease.
Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center at University of MN Children’s Hospital
The Minnesota Cystic Fibrosis Center at University of MN Children’s Hospital is the only fully accredited cystic fibrosis center in Minnesota, and one of the first accredited by the CF Foundation. It is recognized for excellence and leadership, nationally and internationally in CF care. For 45 years, the MN Cystic Fibrosis Center at the U of M Children’s Hospital has pioneered CF care for patients from around the world.