05/30/2026
CF, by the numbers. π
Cystic fibrosis affects around 30,000 children and adults in the U.S. It's a genetic, progressive disease that causes thick mucus to build up in the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Daily care can take 2 to 4 hours every single day. Median predicted survival continues to rise with research and treatment.
Now the part most people don't see.
Annual out-of-pocket costs for a family living with CF average $8,000 to $15,000 per person. Many CF medications cost over $10,000 per month without insurance. Treatments, therapies, equipment, and travel are a 24/7 reality. Lost wages, time off work, and caregiving all add to the financial strain on the whole family.
This is why the Vivian Lee Foundation exists. And it's why we built The Salt Circle.
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Learn more at vlfgive.com/saltcircle