Advocacy in Action: An Open Letter to the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau: Please Save my Life
Dear Prime Minister Trudeau: My name is Melissa Verleg and I am a 36 year old mother of two young boys from Vernon. I live…
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Cystic Fibrosis: The Physical and the Mental
Recently, I’d been asked about how I take care of my mental health as it relates to living with cystic fibrosis (CF). I thought it…
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Cystic Fibrosis Resource Guide
WE HEARD YOU! BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Cystic Fibrosis Canada is pleased to provide the 2019-2020 Cystic Fibrosis Resource Guide as a source of information…
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Transitioning to Adult Care
The transition from paediatric care to adult care is a big step in the life of a person with cystic fibrosis and involves many responsibilities;…
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Spotlight: The Vanstone’s Trek to the Great Wall of China
In September, 17 year old CF warrior, Madi Vanstone and her mom, Beth made the trek to China in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada. For…
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Balancing Physical and Mental Health
People with CF spend a lot of time taking care of their bodies. For many; nebulisers, inhalers, blood sugar monitoring, and insulin shots are part…
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Whatever it takes; for myself, for my brother, and for everyone else living with CF
For most people, a cough is a temporary inconvenience. For me, and the thousands of other Canadians living with cystic fibrosis (CF), a cough is…
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A Message from Kelly Grover, President and CEO
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! As we approach Thanksgiving, I think it is a good time to reflect on what I am thankful for. For starters, I am…
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Whatever it takes; for my daughter not to face this alone
Living in Canada, where many people receive the health care they need, is a privilege. But many people receiving care is not everyone – and…
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