Seven posts were made to the CFFC Facebook page during the week of 6/18-24/2023.
06/18/2023 – The Challenges of Becoming a Dad With CF – As many of us celebrate Father’s Day, we should pause to think about those who want to be fathers but are stymied by the complications of CF. The challenges, and the persistence to overcome them, are shared in this story.
06/19/2023– Update – Living with CF Golf Tournament – We’re a couple of days away from the first day of summer, but it’s not too early to plan for the end of summer. See how the Living with CF Golf Tournament is shaping up – and sign up.
06/20/2023 – Cystic Fibrosis Around the World – Sweden – Again, digging into the archives of Gunnar Esiason’s “CF Around the World” project. This trip to Sweden is the last of the series to be shared here.
06/21/2023 – Cystic Fibrosis Trust announces co-funding with Cystic Fibrosis Canada – The national CF organizations in the UK and Canada are combining resources to find effective treatment(s) for Mycobacterium abscessus.
06/22/2023 – Martial Arts Helped Me Stay Healthy With CF – The main focus of this story is the importance of physical activity and mental strength in life with CF. It is also a reminder that, despite many similarities, each life with CF is unique.
06/23/2023 – Researchers call for improved diabetes screening for CF patients – CF-related diabetes affects an estimated half of the CF population. Regular screening would allow earlier identification than symptom-based methods.
06/24/2023 – WONDER DRUG: A Comedy About Cystic Fibrosis goes to Edinburgh Fringe! – If you find yourself in Scotland in August, you might want to catch a performance of this play. Writing – and perfoming – a play about your experience with CF is a unique way to cope with your challenges and raise awareness at the same time.