"I try to reassure everyone who has been affected by this disease that CF isn't the end of the world if you don't want it to be."
The experience of living with cystic fibrosis is markedly different today than it was decades ago. Thanks to the discovery of the CF gene, the availability of effective drug therapies and advances in technology, the 30,000 Americans who deal with the disease day in and day out are living longer and fuller lives. In a word, they are thriving.

There is a multitude of organizations working to support the cystic fibrosis community, as well as a variety of tools and information available to help people with CF not just live, but thrive.

Wind Sprint 25: Club Cystic Fibrosis
Episode 25 of the CF Wind Sprint series focuses on Club CF, a website featuring stories about adults around the country who are living, breathing and succeeding with cystic fibrosis.
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Podcast 111: Rick Lerz One Year After His Double-Lung Transplant
Rick Lerz discusses life with cystic fibrosis after a double-lung transplant. His advice for others considering a transplant? “Fight your depression, stay active, and have a strong support team you can talk to.”
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