Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

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3401 Mallory Lane suite 100, Franklin, TN 37067, USA

EIN Number: 13-1930701

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Phone: 615-255-1167

Hours: Open

Mon - Fri 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM (EST)

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.cff.org/chapters/tennessee-chapter

Email: tennessee@cff.org

NTEE Code: G45: Lung Diseases

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

Cure The CF Foundation has made unparalleled progress in understanding and treating cystic fibrosis. Since the 1980s, the CF Foundation has continuously achieved tremendous progress in research, from supporting the scientists who discovered the defective gene that causes the disease in 1989, to focusing on translating advances in the lab into new treatments for people with CF today. Today, we are harnessing the best scientific minds and technology to further our research efforts – advancing new therapies more quickly, while working to find a cure for all people with CF. Our “Path to a Cure” is an ambitious research initiative that builds on the CF Foundation’s highly successful venture philanthropy strategy to accelerate the pace of progress in CF drug discovery and development, identify ways to address the underlying cause of CF. and ultimately help end this disease. Care Highly specialized care has increased the lifespan of those with CF and remains a mainstay of our efforts to ensure that every person with this disease can live a long and healthy life. The current median age of survival for a child born with CF today is now 53 years old, an increase of 15 years from just a decade prior. The CF Foundation is a critical source of funding for a network of more than 130 accredited CF care centers across the US. These grants provide vital support for multidisciplinary care teams so that people with CF receive coordinated care from a range of specialists. As CF changes, we continue to evolve our proven care model to enable exceptional care for every person with CF based on their unique medical needs. In addition to supporting personalized care, the CF Foundation is working to address the serious health conditions that can arise as a result of CF’s damaging effects to the body, including lung infections, gastrointestinal issues, and mental health. Community As people with cystic fibrosis live longer, they are confronting new challenges. Working together with the CF community, the CF Foundation offers meaningful programs to encourage connection and support people with CF in living their best possible life no matter where they are on their unique journey. In addition, we advocate for people with CF through supporting and promoting programs, agencies, and policies that help advance research and drug development, improve access to care, and raise awareness of the disease. People with CF are at the heart of all we do.

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Services Offered

  • Health Support Services
  • Medical Research
  • Patient & Family Support

Populations Served

  • Adults
  • People with Diseases & Illnesses
  • People with Physical Disabilities

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