Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Mississippi Chapter

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.

https://give.cff.org/65rosesclub/donate?rbref=65RD26ch&donate=35&unitid=Louisiana%20-%20Baton%20Rouge

06/04/2026

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.

https://on.cff.org/CF-Circles-June-2026

06/02/2026

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.

05/22/2026

Our walkers, team leaders, volunteers, and so many more make Great Strides more than just an event — it’s a movement. Alongside our Great Strides sponsors: Vertex, AbbVie, and Nestle Health Science, we can help end cystic fibrosis.

05/18/2026

🎉 Mississippi Great Strides Statewide – THANK YOU! 🎉

A huge THANK YOU to all of our incredible walkers, teams, and supporters who came together for this year’s Virtual Great Strides across Mississippi! 💙

✨ 10 amazing teams representing communities from all over the state
🚶‍♂️ Walkers joining in from Blue Mountain all the way to McComb
💪 Countless hearts united for one powerful cause

Your dedication, energy, and generosity made this event truly special. Whether you walked, donated, cheered others on, or helped spread the word—YOU made a difference.

👏 BIG THANKS to everyone who participated and gave so generously. Mississippi showed up in a big way, and we couldn’t be more grateful!

05/15/2026

📣 Shoutout to Franklin County School in Meadville, MS! 🌸👏

We want to give a huge round of applause to the students, staff, and community at Franklin County School for hosting an incredible flower sale challenge between classes—what a creative and inspiring way to bring people together!

This wasn’t just about friendly competition—it was also an educational experience in philanthropy, showing students the power of giving back and working toward a meaningful cause. 💐💙

Special recognition goes to everyone who participated in supporting GS Team “Salty Boys”. Your efforts made a real impact, and your generosity truly shines!

Way to go, Franklin County—your school spirit and commitment to making a difference are something to celebrate! 🌟💪

05/07/2026

05/01/2026

Cystic fibrosis is more than a lung disease. It is a genetic disease that affects the lungs, pancreas, and other organs. Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 31, Kristen Chidsey never fit the traditional picture of CF. What carried her through was individualized care and the unwavering support of the CF community.

“For years, I carried a collection of unexplained health issues that never quite added up. I didn’t cough, I didn’t wheeze, and nothing about me fit the traditional picture of cystic fibrosis.”

Read Kristen’s story:

I had an unexpected cystic fibrosis diagnosis at 31 and later learned that both of my children had CFTR-related disorder. What carried us through was individualized care and the unwavering support of the CF community.

04/24/2026

Huge SHOUT OUT to the men of Ole Miss’ Beta Theta Pi for their recent Philanthropy Gala benefitting the fight against CF!!

With over 400 in attendance and an INCREDIBLE Live Auction they raised just over $250,000 - a new fundraising record for their Chapter!

We salute these wonderful volunteers for their efforts to make CF stand for Cure Found!

04/01/2026

The FDA has expanded approval for Trikafta (ages 2+) and Alyftrek (ages 6+) to treat people with CF who have any CFTR gene mutation that produces a CFTR protein. This means about 800 more people in the U.S. will be eligible to take these CFTR modulator therapies.