Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Cure. Care. Community.
Despite the challenges of the last year, we continued to accelerate our top priorities including funding research and drug development, advancing high-quality, specialized care, and partnering with the CF community to support the best possible life for all people with CF. Thank you to all of our dedicated, hardworking, and passionate volunteers who helped make 2020 a success! 
On January 28th, the CF Foundation held it's first ever National Annual Meeting. We heard from the Foundation’s leadership about the progress we made in 2020, learned about our vision for the future, and celebrated our volunteers.
During the National Annual Meeting, local Tennessee Chapter award recipients were also recognized: Bethany Kokoski (CF STAR), Kayla English (CF STAR), Kira Roberts (HERO OF HOPE), and Kim Thornton (GIFTS FOR A CURE). Congratulations again to these amazing volunteers!
Check out the entire class of 2020 Relentless Roses for the TN Chapter.

COVID-19 Vaccine Updates
In January, the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation issued a statement in support of the approved COVID-19 vaccines. The Foundation strongly encourages people with cystic fibrosis to talk with their CF care team about getting vaccinated. We continue to advocate for priority access to the COVID-19 vaccines for people living with cystic fibrosis and closely monitor the scientific developments for the FDA approved vaccines to understand how they may affect the CF community.
Also in January, the CF Foundation held a COVID-19 Vaccines Town Hall where a panel of experts answered top questions from the community about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Stay up to date on Tennessee's vaccine allocation here: https://covid19.tn.gov/
Pictured is Ruby Steuart, a MedStar Health certified nursing assistant at MedStar St. Mary's Hospital who has CF, getting the COVID-19 vaccine.

Register Today for Great Strides!
This year's Tennessee Great Strides walks will feature several virtual components and experiences to help make a difference for all those living with CF, culminating in a weekend celebration across the nation on May 15th. While we are encouraged by the progress made in the COVID pandemic, we want to do what is safest for our community, especially at our most CF family centric events – Great Strides walks. While we cannot be together in person at a walk, we (the CFF team) will be working closely with you and all of our teams and volunteers to make our 2021 Great Strides season exciting, fun, meaningful, and safe. We look forward to sharing more with you soon!
Registration is now open for all walk sites - click below to sign-up today!
Looking for ways to come together before walk weekend? Join our Tennessee Great Strides Facebook Event page and share fun ways in which you, your network, and team are raising funds, getting in your steps/miles, and spreading awareness in the community. We are Stronger Together!
New! TN Chapter Ambassador Crew
The Tennessee Chapter is looking for inspiring individuals living with cystic fibrosis to be a part of our Ambassador Crew and represent our chapter in a variety of ways in 2021. Deadline to submit applications is February 21st.

Will YOU be a part of the CREW?
Click Here to Apply

We've Got You!

Contact your Tennessee CFF TeamMATEs to get help with setting up your team, updating your team and personal fundraising webpages, website support, mobile app support, fundraising ideas, and customizable materials!
Cleveland, Chattanooga & Knoxville: Jolly Johnson
Murfreesboro: Rain Fisher
Nashville & Sumner County: Dustin Tracy

Tennessee's All Stars
We are so excited to recognize Nashville's Top 30 Under 30 & Knoxville Rising Stars alumni this year. These amazing people have gone on to do some awesome things since we honored them during their original campaign. Be sure to check out our Tennessee Chapter Facebook page to catch their spotlights and see what they’ve accomplished over the years! On top of being spotlighted, they have all agreed to answer the call from the Foundation to raise funds in a challenging time. We are very appreciative for them and excited to celebrate them once again at our March 2nd Virtual Celebration! 
Click here to learn more about the event and Tennessee's All Stars!
Questions?  Contact Ashley Summers or Dustin Tracy for more information!

Tomorrow's Leaders Learning Tracks
Click Here to Register for 2021 Learning Tracks
This dedicated group of adults ages 21+ is making a difference in the fight against cystic fibrosis and you can join this winning team. Plus, for the first time, members of Tomorrow’s Leaders will receive access to new features, like virtual learning tracks, that will help you grow and connect with others.
Why should you join this dedicated group of young professionals?

  • Make a Difference: Raise awareness for cystic fibrosis and be a part of the generation that helps find a cure.
  • Connect With Others: Join the CF Foundation's young professional community and get to know like-minded individuals ages 21+ both locally and from across the country.
  • Learn & Grow: Access to five nationwide personal and professional development tracks, local networking, and leadership opportunities. 

2021 Learning Tracks

February - March: CF 101: Cystic Fibrosis in Real Life
April - May: Finding Financial Wellness
June - July: Self-Improvement: Creating a Well-Rounded Life
August - September: Personal Branding: How the World Sees You
October - November: The Power of CF Advocacy

Questions?  Contact Ashley Summers or Dustin Tracy for more information!

Grampions
We are so excited to be kicking off our Grampions program at the Tennessee Chapter. We are looking for grandparents and grandpersons who would like to join this new program. We will be hosting 4 events this year. Please find the 2021 calendar below and be sure to join us for the first virtual event on Thursday, February 25th as we host a CF Science Update Virtual Hour! E-mail Rain Fisher at afisher@cff.org for more information on our Grampions program and to RSVP for the Science Update!
2021 Grampions Calendar

Send a Virtual Hug!
This Valentine’s Day, send a virtual hug to someone you love by joining our 65 Roses Club today. Consider becoming a monthly donor and have your gifts serve as a virtual hug all year long. To join, visit https://www.cff.org/Give-Monthly/ 
Click here to download a Valentine's Day image to share with loved ones or on social media letting them know you joined the 65 Roses Club this Valentine's Day for those fighting CF!


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