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Complications

For many adults, cystic fibrosis (CF) brings other complications. The most common complications are:

Upcoming Events
Dec 1st- Dec 24th 2018
Wrapping for a Cure

Get in the Holiday spirit by volunteering your time for a good cause! 

From December 1st to December 24th Cystic Fibrosis Canada volunteers will be Wrapping for a Cure in Calgary.

Individuals, teams, and workplace employees can give a little back during the Holiday season by volunteering to wrap gifts at any of our participating malls. Wrapping for a Cure will be taking place at the following Calgary malls: North Hill Centre, Southcentre Mall, and Marlborough Mall.

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CF Champions
Bonnie Brillinger
Age 42, London, Ontario

My name is Bonnie Brillinger. I am now at the lucky age of 42. I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 10 months of age. My biggest challenge with cystic fibrosis has been the insecurity of what the disease holds for my future.

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Of the Canadians with cystic fibrosis who died in 2013, half were under 35 years of age.