When the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation was established in 1955, people born with the disease weren’t expected to live to attend elementary school. Faced with insurmountable odds, but determined to save the lives of their children, a group of concerned parents came together to form the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
Today, because of our progress in research and drug development and high-quality, specialized care, people with CF are living into their 30s, 40s, and beyond. Read about the incredible journey to cure cystic fibrosis.