Crossfit Winnipeg hosts fundraiser, fights cystic fibrosis through exercise
Getting in shape is on a lot of people’s minds in January, but for a group of local crossfitters, Saturday’s workout was about something else. Continue reading
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Singer-songwriter Jason Mraz surprises teen awaiting double-lung transplant
Jason Mraz stopped by the St. Louis Children’s Hospital in Missouri to help cheer up a young patient fighting for her life. Continue reading
Saskatchewan family fights cystic fibrosis with thousands of butter tarts
By Katelyn Wilson Reporter
The Big Butter Tart Bake for Cystic Fibrosis is now in its fifth year, and on Tuesday, several volunteers helped turn Weyburn’s McKenna Hall into Santa’s workshop, baking more than 13,000 tarts. Continue reading
Regina family hopeful for a cure for cystic fibrosis
By Cami Kepke Reporter
Eight-year-old Ella McDougall’s playtime is cut short by hours of demanding physical therapy, medication, and other treatments every day. Continue reading
‘The possibilities are endless’: Vancouver man pushes for coverage of CF drug
By Kristen Robinson Reporter / Producer
Rejected twice by Canada’s Common Drug Review for lack of evidence on effectiveness, the province of B.C. is once again reviewing Orkambi. Continue reading
Teen at centre of Cards for Jelena campaign receives lung transplant
Jelena Grover has cystic fibrosis, a genetic disease that affects her lungs and digestive system. She’s been waiting for a transplant since January. Continue reading
Three Winnipeg women complete cross-country canoe trip for cystic fibrosis
A trio of Winnipeggers recently completed a cross country canoeing trip from B.C. to New Brunswick to raise funds and awareness for cystic fibrosis. Continue reading
Community rallies for Alberta teen in desperate need of living liver donor
Noah Orchard, 18, has cystic fibrosis and Type 1 Diabetes, and a recent complication sent him to the hospital. Continue reading
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‘It’s unfair’: Cystic fibrosis patient calls on Quebec to cover costs of $200K ‘life-changing’ drug
Chelsea Gagnon has long lived with cystic fibrosis — a fatal genetic disease with no cure — but now she’s hoping to give Quebecers better access to the treatment she said has changed her life. Continue reading
Students volunteer to help young Canadians battling cystic fibrosis
By Shannon Cuciz Host, Global News Morning
About one in every 3,600 children born in Canada has Cystic Fibrosis, which is why universities across the country, including U of M, participate in Shinearama each year, raising funds and awareness. Continue reading