Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Connecticut Chapter

06/08/2026

Join the next CF Circle for a virtual, small-group discussion about the Black CF Experience. On June 23 at 7 p.m. ET, Black adults with CF, as well as parents and caregivers of Black children with CF, are invited to talk openly with peers about shared experiences like misdiagnosis, delays in treatment, self-advocacy in medical settings, and navigating life with CF.

06/05/2026

This 65 Roses Day (6/5), join the 65 Roses Club: a dedicated group of monthly donors committed to helping cure cystic fibrosis.

As a monthly donor, you can spread your support into smaller gifts that add up to real progress. This steady, reliable stream of revenue helps enable the Foundation to fund innovative research, drug development, and provide high-quality, specialized care so that we can get closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Joining is easy — set up automatic monthly giving through the donation page and know your support is working for people with CF every month, without any extra steps.

06/04/2026

New London and Avon Great Strides are happening this Saturday, June 6. Every step we take helps fuel research, care, and hope.

👟 Avon Great Strides
📍 Pine Grove School, 151 Scoville Rd Avon, CT 06001
🕰️ Check-in at 9:00 AM, walk begins at 10:00 AM

👟 New London Great Strides
📍 Ocean Beach Park, 98 Neptune Ave New London, CT 06320
🕰️ Check-in at 9:00 AM, walk begins at 10:00 AM

Register today, rally your team, and keep fundraising - https://www.cff.org/chapters/connecticut-chapter/events.

06/02/2026

Help wanted this Saturday, June 6, at Avon Great Strides!

We are looking for volunteers to line our route before the walk and a couple of volunteers to staff a water stop at the halfway point of the walk.

If you can help, please reach out to Diane Perillo at [email protected] or (860) 632-7300.

06/01/2026

65 Roses Day (6/5) is around the corner! Are you familiar with the “65 Roses” story?

The “65 Roses” story began in 1965 when a 4-year-old, hearing the name of his disease for the first time, pronounced cystic fibrosis as “65 Roses.” Today, it’s a term many children with CF still use to describe their disease. But making the disease easier to say doesn’t make it easier to live with.

05/29/2026

Just two days until we walk together at Madison, CT Great Strides. Every mile, step, and story helps advance our mission.

🗓️ Sunday, May 31
🕰️ 9:00am (check-in) and 10:00am (walk begins)
📍 Madison Surf Club - 87 Surf Club Rd. Madison, CT 06443

Register if you haven't, rally your team and keep fundraising - https://fundraise.cff.org/madisonct2026.

05/28/2026

Two days to go until Putnam and Glastonbury Great Strides!

If Great Strides has been part of your story before, we hope you’ll join us again this year.

Whether you walk, fundraise, or simply show up—coming back matters.
Even a small fundraising push helps move our mission forward. 👟

COME RAIN OR SHINE - we cannot wait to see you and stride towards a cure with you this weekend.

https://www.cff.org/chapters/connecticut-chapter/events

05/27/2026

Happy Welcome Wednesday!

We would like to welcome these teams this week!

It's not too late to join a team or create your own. Find a walk near you at: greatstrides.cff.org

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

Do you know a rising young professional who is making a difference in their career and community? Nominate them for the 2026 Connecticut's Finest class. Finest is a program that recognizes leaders who are driven, community minded, and ready to help make a difference for people living with cystic fibrosis.

Nominate a 2026 Connecticut's Finest before the extended deadline on May 31 - https://afasignup.formstack.com/forms/ct_finest_nomination_form_2026.