Adults

Thanks to research that has produced new knowledge and more effective treatments for cystic fibrosis, people with cystic fibrosis are living longer, healthier lives than ever before. This section reviews some of the key issues that have evolved as a result of this progression of longevity.

Upcoming Events

June 17, 2021

Stand Up for a Cure

Join us for a fun night of laughs on Thursday, June 17th at 8:00 p.m., just in time for Father's Day! Put the children to bed and pull up a chair for some good laughs about adulting. This show is virtual but NOT pre-recorded - it's live. We promise there will be NO bad Dad jokes!

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CF Champions

Tyrus Sleightholme

Age 19, Victoria, British Columbia

My name is Tyrus Sleightholme. I am 19 years old and was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when I was about two weeks old.

Canadians with cystic fibrosis consume a large number of enzymes, about 20 pills a day, to help absorb nutrients from food