Advocacy Posts
Advocate Spotlight: Danielle Weil
Name: Danielle WeilProvince: OntarioConnection to CF: Mother to 3 year old daughter with CFYears advocating: 3 years of advocating (and counting) Why did you get…
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The Advocacy Brief – Issue #5 – July 23 2021
ICYMI: Trikafta is moving quickly through the Drug Review system In case you missed it, on June 18th, Health Canada made the life changing announcement…
View Full PostThe Advocacy brief – Issue #4 June 11th
We will not be silenced as we fight for access to life-saving drugs. Background: CF Voices under fire from federal agency meant to serve them…
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Getting Trikafta Saved my Life
Samantha Roy, lives with cystic fibrosis, was granted compassionate access to Trikafta after her health declined considerably as a young adult. She shares how this…
View Full PostThe Advocacy Brief – Issue #3 (May 18)
Welcome to your May 18th 2021 issue of The Advocacy Brief. Before we jump into the latest advocacy updates, including news of the review of…
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Four Ways You Can Help Get Access to Life-Saving CF Medicines Now
It’s CF Awareness Month! Help Canadians with cystic fibrosis access the miracle drug, Trikafta, ASAP!. From the #CFcantwait Provincial Meeting Challenge, to the Walk to…
View Full PostThe Advocacy Brief – Issue #2 (April 27)
Access to Modulators in Canada Updates The CF Can’t Wait Provincial Meeting Challenge is off to a great start Advocates across Canada have already held…
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Advocate Spotlight: Sandy Stevens
1. Name: Sandy Stevens 2. Province: Alberta 3. Connection to CF: Daughter with CF 4. Years advocating: 3+ years 5. Why did you get involved…
View Full PostThe Advocacy Brief – Issue #1
Welcome to the first issue of Cystic Fibrosis Canada’s newsletter dedicated to advocacy. We’ll bring you the latest news on accessing modulators in Canada, updates…
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