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Cystic Fibrosis Canada is closely monitoring developments relating to COVID-19 in Canada. We understand this is a time of concern for many members of our community. CF Canada President & CEO Kelly Grover provides an update...

While public health officials are actively monitoring the risk of the new coronavirus, COVID-19, Cystic Fibrosis Canada has consulted with members of the CF clinical community about its potential impact on people living with cystic fibrosis.

TORONTO  (June 1, 2018) – Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s largest fundraising event, The Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History, will go to new heights in 2019 with a trek to Machu Picchu in Peru. The week long journey begins on May 25, 2019 and is organized through Charity Challenge, the world's leading tour operator, running overseas fundraising challenges.

May 2, 2018 (TORONTO) – Cystic Fibrosis Canada (CF Canada) is launching a national campaign this May, Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, to call on the government to make life-changing medications accessible for those who need it. Currently, a life-changing medication called Orkambi has the potential to benefit 2,100 of the 4,200 Canadians who live with cystic fibrosis (CF). Unfortunately, without public funding, many people with CF cannot access it despite its approval by Health Canada and doctors prescribing it.