We’re Building a Future W/O Limits
DECEMBER 9, 2024
This year has been transformational for many in our cystic fibrosis (CF) community. Thanks to your generous and unwavering support, we’ve improved access to life-saving treatments, advanced critical research and advocated for those most in need. This progress fills me with hope for the future because I know our work doesn’t stop here; there’s so much more to be done.
Your Donations Changed Lives
Our community’s dedication and support over the past year has helped change lives by:
- Influencing health and financial support systems: Through our advocacy efforts, we’ve been pushing for better access to and funding for Trikafta nationwide so that more Canadians with cystic fibrosis can benefit from this life-changing treatment.
- Advancing research in priority areas: We invested in critical clinical trials, targeting health issues that most affect people living with cystic fibrosis—ensuring that the next breakthrough is just around the corner.
- Connecting families and individuals to essential resources: From emotional support to practical care, we’ve worked to reduce the mental health burden that cystic fibrosis can place on individuals living with the disease and their loved ones.
- Driving action for much-needed care: Our advocacy helped address gaps in care across Canada, ensuring that people with cystic fibrosis, no matter where they live, have access to the clinical care they need.
Your generosity in 2024 made all of this progress possible and much more! However, as the CF landscape continues to change, so do our community’s needs.
Why Your Support is More Important Than Ever
Our goal moving forward couldn’t be clearer: to ensure that every Canadian with cystic fibrosis can live W/O Limits, a life where they can build beautiful memories with the people they care about and realize their dreams for the future.
Thanks to medical breakthroughs, people with CF are living longer, healthier lives, which brings new challenges, such as age-related complications like kidney disease, diabetes and cardiovascular issues. We also face the uncertainty of how long new treatments like Trikafta will remain effective.
Your continued support is crucial as we look ahead to 2025. We need to:
- Expand access to new treatments like Trikafta for everyone in Canada who can benefit.
- Invest in the future of clinical care, ensuring it adapts to meet the evolving needs of people living with CF.
- Prioritize mental health support for individuals and families navigating the complexities of living with CF.
During this 2024 holiday season, there is an opportunity to make an even bigger difference in the lives of people with cystic fibrosis. Every dollar you donate will be matched, doubling the impact of your gift and ensuring that we can continue to drive innovation and care that will help every person with CF live a future W/O Limits.
Together, we can build on the momentum we’ve gained this year. Let’s continue ensuring that everyone with cystic fibrosis, regardless of their age, type of CF or finances, can live a life W/O Limits.
By Kelly Grover, President and CEO, Cystic Fibrosis Canada