CFF Tennessee Chapter

On October 26 join us as we tee up to cure CF at our Top Golf Tournaments of Roses, with both Knoxville and Nashville playing simultaneously at each city's respective Topgolf. Battle across the state for a great cause. For more information visit cff.org/tennessee

Thanks to Representative Tim Burchett for listening to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s story and the need to pass the Pasteur Act for Antibiotic development. @RepTimBurchett @easttncff @jollyjohnson @carolineeejack

Thanks to Representative Andy Barr for listening to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s story and the need to pass the Pasteur Act for Antibiotic development. @RepAndyBarr @easttncff @jollyjohnson @carolineeejack

We are so proud of our teen advocates! Here they are speaking to @RepChuck and sharing about the need to pass the Pasteur Act! #CFAdvocacy

Thank you @RepChuck for your support of the PASTEUR Act, the time you spent with these three advocates, and for everything you do for the CF community! #CFAdvocacy

@RepChuck, on behalf of her brother with #cysticfibrosis, Emma Virginia (@alexbirnbaum) from Chattanooga, TN urges you to pass the PASTEUR Act to jump-start the development of new antimicrobials. #CFAdvocacy

@SenatorHagerty: @GabyShrum has a powerful message for you about the threat of antimicrobial-resistant infections and the need for Congress’s help getting effective treatments to patients. #CFAdvocacy #PASTEUR

Thank you ⁦@RepAndyBarr⁩ for meeting with these three amazing teen advocates. We need you help to pass the PASTEUR act! #CFAdvocacy ⁦⁦

Way to go, @carolinejack! We’re so proud of you for representing the #cysticfibrosis community during @CF_Foundation’s 15th annual Teen Advocacy Day. We can’t wait for you to share your story with @RepTimBurchett. #CFAdvocacy

Advocates across the country are urging lawmakers to cosponsor & pass the #PASTEURAct, which will help bring urgently needed new antibiotics to development. Use the link below to add your voice to the chorus of CF advocates act.cff.org/DfFwLWq #CFadvocacy

Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating #65Roses Day by joining the 65 Roses Club! Your support and generosity are helping to add more breaths, birthdays, and hope to the lives of those living with #cysticfibrosis

This week we’re celebrating #65Roses Day! Help us grow our bouquet by joining the CF Foundation’s monthly giving program. tinyurl.com/2d6j42eb

The secret's out - we've missed you! It's been a while since we've been able to see your friendly faces and this Tennessee heat is no joke, so we wanted to get together (safely) and enjoy a little summertime treat. Let's catch up, or simply drive by and say hello!

“I was fortunate to be able to receive my first dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine on December 23 because of my role at the health department. I cried tears of relief as I sat in that chair to receive the injection.” -Meagan Helmick, an adult with CF on.cff.org/3ratHQ8

Join us this weekend on 02/27 for CF MiniCon: Transplant, a free, online educational event for people with CF, their family, and caregivers age 16+ to connect with others going through every stage of the lung transplant journey. Register here: on.cff.org/MiniConTranspl…

In Tennessee, individuals with CF age 16+ are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Phase 1c. Visit the link below to check in with your local vaccine allocation center for availability. Vaccination Locations: covid19.tn.gov/covid-19.../va…

What should you know before scheduling your #COVID19 vaccine? Here are 3️⃣ tips for navigating the system and making the process easier.

It is impossible to understand the impact of the #ACA. But we want to try. Help us preserve the progress in the health care system and share how the ACA has impacted your life. It only takes a few minutes but could make all the difference. #CFadvocacy on.cff.org/2XXcblB

Calling all grandparents and grandpersons: Join us on Thursday, February 25th at 6:30pm CST for a Grampions Science Update hosted by CFF Grampions Chair, Dr. Norm Scarborough, and CFF Individual Giving Officer, Brian Nock. For more information and to RSVP e-mail afisher@cff.org

This Valentine's Day we are sending love and appreciation to our 65 Roses donors. Your monthly donation will serve as a virtual hug to the CF community all year long. From the bottom of our hearts - thank you!