The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the leading organization in the US dedicated to the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Established in 1955, children with CF were not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Due in large part to the Foundation’s aggressive investments in innovative research and comprehensive care, many people with the disease can now expect to live into their 30s, 40s and beyond. In 1989, CF Foundation-supported scientists discovered the defective gene that causes cystic fibrosis—a monumental breakthrough on the road to a cure. Our grant provided funding to support the event costs for the 2009 Great Strides Walk. For more information, please visit their website at www.cff.org.
Great Strides For A Brighter Future
