Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Metro D.C. Chapter

Research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has driven decades of progress in cystic fibrosis. It led to the discovery of the CFTR gene and deepened our understanding of the disease, laying the foundation for today’s treatments and future therapies in development. Despite this progress, significant unmet needs remain. There is still no cure, and many people with CF cannot benefit from existing therapies.

Today, teens from across the country are advocating on Capitol Hill and online for the Foundation’s 18th annual Teen Advocacy Day. They are sharing their personal stories and asking members of Congress to increase funding for the NIH to sustain a robust research pipeline, support innovation, and accelerate progress toward treatments for every person with CF and, ultimately, a cure.

Help amplify their voices. Urge your members of Congress to increase NIH funding: https://act.cff.org/campaign/increasefundingNIH/

This is urgent. For 65 days, we’re challenging you to help change what’s possible for people with cystic fibrosis.

A $150,000 Summer Challenge—honoring those lost, supporting those still fighting, and pushing toward a cure for everyone.

“Not yet” is not good enough.

Let’s push harder. Give bigger. Leave no one behind. 💜
Donate Today: https://give.cff.org/metro-dc/Donate