Where is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation located?

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Organization:	Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Address:	6931 Arlington Road
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	Bethesda
	Maryland

Is Cystic Fibrosis Foundation a good charity?

(Bethesda, Md.) — The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation announced today it has received a coveted 4-star rating for sound fiscal management from Charity Navigator, the largest charity evaluator in the United States. The Foundation earned four out of four possible stars for achieving excellence in fiscal responsibility.

What foundations support cystic fibrosis?

Description. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is a voluntary, non-profit organization. Its mission is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

How long can you live with cystic fibrosis?

People with CF typically live into their 30s or 40s. The authors of a 2018 study estimated that more than 50% of babies born with CF that year would live to at least the age of 41 years. Some people with CF live into their 70s.

What does the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 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.

How much money has the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation raised?

The foundation raises about $130 million a year from donations. Dr.

Does cystic fibrosis get government funding?

The federal government does provide capital for research into cystic fibrosis and it’s a heck of a lot of capital. From 2008 to 2019, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), “the nation’s medical research agency,” has averaged a little more $86,000,000 per year towards research grants for cystic fibrosis.