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Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that
affects the lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and
adults in the United States (70,000 worldwide). The mission of the
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, a nonprofit donor-supported organization,
is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic
fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.
The Foundation is the leading organization in the United States devoted
to cystic fibrosis. It has more than 80 chapters and branch offices
nationwide and funds and accredits 115 CF care centers across the
country, including 94 adult care programs, which provide patients and
families with vital treatment and other CF resources. In addition, 54
affiliate programs provide multi-disciplinary care for CF with
Foundation support. The Foundation is one of the most efficient
organizations of its kind. In 2006, nearly 90% of every dollar of
revenue raised was available for investment in CF research, care and
education programs. The National Institutes of Health and many
prominent publications, including Forbes and USAToday, have heralded
our innovative business model, which fuels drug discovery and
development programs.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Is...Hope
in
Action

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