Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Washington Chapter

10/01/2026

Get ready to hear from leading voices shaping the future of cystic fibrosis research and care at .

This year's plenary sessions will explore:
🔹 Gene Editing at the Frontier: Advancing Precision Medicine & Delivery Science
🔹 Trusted Voices, Transformative Research: Advancing CF Research Together
🔹 Liver Disease in Cystic Fibrosis Across the Lifespan: Where We Are & Where We're Going

Whether you're joining us in person or virtually, these plenary sessions will be available to all NACFC participants. Register today and be part of the conversation. https://events.ringcentral.com/events/virtual-north-american-cystic-fibrosis-conference-2026/registration

09/30/2026

As we count down to the 43rd annual Seattle Breath of Life Gala, we're honored to recognize the sponsors helping make this special evening possible.

Their generosity and belief in our mission help create an unforgettable event while accelerating progress toward a future free from cystic fibrosis. We appreciate their partnership and all they do for our community.

Please join us in thanking these incredible supporters! https://events.cff.org/breathoflifegala

09/29/2026

09/23/2026

We’re committed to developing a transformative treatment — and ultimately, a cure — for all people with cystic fibrosis. With the generous support of people like you, and our national peer to peer sponsor, Vertex, we’re confident we can continue to make meaningful progress toward this goal.

09/21/2026

You're invited to a special Ask Me Anything virtual session with Dr. Ajai Dandekar from UWMC — exclusively for adults with CF.

🗓️ Date: Wednesday, Sept. 30
🕛 Time: 12-1 p.m. PT
💻 Location: Virtual (link to follow)

This is your opportunity to connect directly with Dr. Dandekar, ask questions, and hear insights on topics that matter most to you — whether it’s about care, research, wellness, or navigating life with CF. Bring your questions, thoughts, and curiosity. We look forward to seeing you there!

If you wish to ask an anonymous question, you can send questions to Dr. Dandekar at [email protected] with the subject line “CF AMA Question” for anonymity and confidentiality.

Please RSVP to [email protected] to receive the link!

09/18/2026

The cystic fibrosis community comes together at the North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference (NACFC) each year to learn and connect, and you can be part of it from anywhere!

Join the virtual NACFC Oct. 8-10 for livestreamed plenaries, select symposia, and interactive Q&A opportunities with experts and researchers.

Can't make every session? Additional conference content, including slides and audio recordings, will be available on the CF Foundation's YouTube channel after the event.

Register now and join us virtually for NACFC 2026. https://events.ringcentral.com/events/virtual-north-american-cystic-fibrosis-conference-2026/registration

09/17/2026

Join us for the CF Foundation’s signature Get Salty Comedy Show, streaming live Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. ET! Enjoy unforgettable laughs while helping us bring hope to people living with cystic fibrosis.

Don’t miss your chance to see an incredible line-up of comedians, including Kirsten Cills, a Philadelphia-born comedian living with CF who is known for her morbid sense of humor and the oxygen tank that often accompanies her on stage.

All proceeds will benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Purchase your virtual ticket for $25 today: https://events.cff.org/rosesandthorns

09/16/2026

Join us for a live virtual event to celebrate our incredible ROSE UP community for coming together to raise money for a cure for cystic fibrosis in their own way. Join us Thursday, Sept. 17! Save your seat: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/rose-up-2026/registration

09/15/2026

The countdown is on! Just two months until the 2026 Seattle Breath of Life Gala! ⭐

As we look back on these special moments from the 2025 event, we're looking forward to another unforgettable night. Together, we'll continue following our North Star: a cure for cystic fibrosis.

Join us as we count down to Nov. 14 and help move our mission forward. https://events.cff.org/breathoflifegala

09/15/2026

Join a peer-led, small-group discussion for Hispanic adults with cystic fibrosis and parents or caregivers of Hispanic individuals with CF Sept. 22 at 9 p.m. ET. You’ll have an open space to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Discussion groups will be available in English and Spanish.