Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Shreveport Branch

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.

05/31/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the incredible teams at Valvoline Instant Oil Change for spending the entire month of May raising critical funds and awareness for people living with cystic fibrosis. Your partnership and support help move us closer to a cure for CF while improving the lives of those impacted today. 💙

Today is the FINAL day of the campaign! If you’re in North Texas or Shreveport, stop by your local Valvoline Instant Oil Change location and help us thank the amazing team members for supporting the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation all month long.

05/28/2026

As we wrap up Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month, we are grateful for everyone who raised awareness and supported the CF community. Together, we will keep pushing forward until we find a cure for all people with cystic fibrosis. Get involved in an upcoming event or make a donation to help make it possible.
https://give.cff.org/north-texas/donate?rbref=homepage

05/22/2026

Gratitude is overflowing this Great Strides season! 💜

A HUGE thank you to the incredible team at Valvoline Instant Oil Change for showing up in such a big way at our Great Strides walks across North Texas and Shreveport. From setting up tents before sunrise, to cheering on walkers, helping supporters share their “WHY I WALK,” and staying until the very last bit of cleanup — your passion and dedication made an unforgettable impact.

Because of partners like VIOC, we move closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis. We truly could not do this without you. THANK YOU for standing with our CF community every step of the way!

Remember! Valvoline Instant Oil Change stores in North Texas and Shreveport are raising funds and spreading awareness for cystic fibrosis through the month of May! Stop in to share your story and say 'thank you' to the team at a location near you!

05/21/2026

This CF Awareness Month, we’re shedding light on the unseen struggles of cystic fibrosis. Bradley Poole navigated life with CF alongside anxiety, OCD, and depression. Through treatment, mental health support, and fitness, he’s learned how to turn struggle into strength.


“I was born with cystic fibrosis, so hospitalizations, treatments, and uncertainty were part of my normal. But what people didn’t see was the mental side of that fight. The anxiety, the depression, and the constant question in the back of my mind: Why me? There was also the fear that came with it — fear of dying young, fear of not having control over my future.”

I’ve spent my life navigating cystic fibrosis alongside anxiety, OCD, and depression — struggles that once led me to numb everything with alcohol until a wake‑up call changed everything. Through treatment, mental health support, and fitness, I’ve learned how to turn struggle into strength.

05/15/2026

A huge thank you to our incredible Care & Share Sponsors for supporting this year’s Great Strides! 💙💛

We’re so grateful for the generosity and commitment of:
• Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
• Emerald City Productions
• Cook Children's
• Primrose Schools
• Texas Bank and Trust
• UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Southside Bank

Your support helps strengthen the CF community and fuels the research, care, and advocacy efforts that bring us closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis. Thank you for helping make this year’s Great Strides so impactful! 👟✨

05/14/2026

Thank you to Baxter International Inc. for being an Experience Sponsor of this year’s Great Strides! 💙💛

Your support helps bring our community together in a powerful way while fueling critical progress in the fight against cystic fibrosis. Because of dedicated partners like you, we’re able to continue supporting life-changing research, care, and advocacy for those impacted by CF.

We’re honored to have you standing with us as we stride toward a cure! 👟✨

05/14/2026

Have you taken, or are you currently taking, a cystic fibrosis modulator like Kalydeco, Orkambi, Symdeko, Trikafta, or Alyftrek? Join the next CF Circle, a virtual small-group discussion, on May 19 at 7 p.m. ET to talk openly about physical and mental health changes that may have come with modulators.

CF Circles are a space to share, support each other, and hear from people who understand what you’re going through. This session is open to adults with cystic fibrosis.

05/12/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Children's Health for supporting this year’s Great Strides as an Experience Sponsor! 💙💛

Your commitment to children and families in our community helps make Walk Day meaningful and memorable while supporting the fight against cystic fibrosis. Thanks to partners like you, we can continue advancing research, improving care, and bringing hope to those impacted by CF every day.

Thank you for helping us take steps toward a brighter future! 👟✨