Search Main navigation Intro to CF Managing CF Research & Clinical Trials Support Community Blog News GET INVOLVED DONATE Home Welcome to the CF community. You're in the right place, and we're glad you're here. We invite you to explore opportunities to get involved and to get support. GET SUPPORT GETTING STARTED What is CF? Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over time. LEARN MORE NEW TO CF? Just diagnosed? Have you or your child just been diagnosed with CF? We know it can feel hard to know where to start, so we've collected a few key items to help you. We welcome you to this amazing community. I'M AN ADULT WHO WAS JUST DIAGNOSED MY CHILD HAS JUST BEEN DIAGNOSED We are in a relentless pursuit of a cure The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the world's leader in the search for a cure for CF and supports a broad range of research initiatives to tackle the disease from all angles. RESEARCH WE FUND Adding tomorrows The CF Foundation is the world's leader in the fight against CF, and our scientific portfolio reflects our drive to provide effective treatments and -- one day -- a cure to every individual with this disease. LEARN MORE PATH TO A CURE Leading the fight The journey to end CF isn't a straight line. It's an evolving map with many paths and unique challenges. It requires an ambitious research agenda to accelerate treatments and drug development for the underlying cause of the disease, and ultimately deliver a cure. LEARN MORE Latest news Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Strikes First-of-Its-Kind Deal With Pioneering Medicines, a Flagship Pioneering Initiative Nov 3, 2021 | 4 min read CF Foundation Strongly Urges Universal Masking in Schools Aug 17, 2021 | 2 min read CF Foundation Launches Lung Transplant Biorepository and Patient Registry Aug 12, 2021 | 4 min read Caring for yourself or someone you love People with CF are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. There will be challenges -- but specialized care, a range of treatment options, and taking proper precautions can help you ultimately find a balance between CF and your life. MANAGING CF FIND SUPPORT You're among an amazing community of people CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) | PARENTS & GUARDIANS Children With CF and COVID-19 Lael Yonker, MD Nov 18, 2021 | 5 min read PARENTS & GUARDIANS | How Finding Other Mothers to Share the Good and Bad of CF Helped Me Kelsey Scott Nov 17, 2021 | 7 min read FITNESS | After a Lung Infection and a Pandemic, I Finally Ran the Boston Marathon EMOTIONAL WELLNESS | NORTH AMERICAN CF CONFERENCE | NORTH AMERICAN CF CONFERENCE | OUR RESEARCH APPROACH NORTH AMERICAN CF CONFERENCE | OUR RESEARCH APPROACH Have questions? We're here to help. Call us at 844-COMPASS (1-844-266-7277) Mon - Thu, 9 am - 7 pm ET Fri, 9 am - 3 pm ET More Ways to Get Help Footer LIFE WITH CF Intro to CF Managing CF Research & Clinical Trials CF COMMUNITY Get Involved Local Chapter Community Blog FOR PROFESSIONALS Researchers Medical Professionals Press ABOUT US About Us News Donate HELP Find a Care Center Get Help Contact Us Sign up for The Foundation's newsletter SIGN UP Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Contact Footer legal Privacy Email Opt Out Terms of Use Disclosures Jump back to top