A High River family is reminding Albertans that it's not just seniors at risk during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are a family that needs those things on a daily basis regardless of what is happening in the world and now we have none."

Trikafta is available in the United States, and is being hailed as the single biggest advancement in treating cystic fibrosis in history by cystic fibrosis professionals.

A memorial service will be held in Truro on Wednesday for 23-year-old Chantelle Lindsay, who was unable to access a new therapy for the genetic disease.

Chantelle Lindsay was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis when she was four months old, but her condition has recently worsened.

A mother fighting cystic fibrosis is taking a miracle drug for the first time. She is the first person to be approved for compassionate care in Canada for the drug Trikafta.

A program out of the U.S. has helped her find her voice, and it's led to her performing in an international virtual choir.

Funding has gone from $1,500 to $2,500 per month to ease the financial burden for those who must travel out of province for care.

The medicine treats cystic fibrosis and was approved in the U.S. this year but it could still be years before it's available to Canadian patients.

A Saskatoon girl with cystic fibrosis (CF) continues to raise money for CF Canada. Proceeds from the Cassidy necklace goes towards the organization.