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The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is the
world’s leader in the search for a cure for cystic fibrosis. The
Foundation funds more CF research than any other organization, and
nearly every CF drug available today was made possible because of
Foundation support.
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the
lungs and digestive system of about 30,000 children and adults in
the United States, and 70,000 people worldwide. A defective gene and
its protein product cause the body to produce unusually thick,
sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung
infections and obstructs the pancreas and stops natural enzymes from
helping the body break down and absorb food.
When the Foundation was established in 1955, children with CF were
not expected to live long enough to attend elementary school. Due in
large part to the Foundation's aggressive investments in innovative
research and comprehensive care, people with CF are now living into
their 30s, 40s and beyond.
Winemasters is one of the most important CFF fundraisers in the
United States and one of the largest single-day charity wine
auctions in the world, having raised over $21 million for the Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation in 21 years. “Adding tomorrows every day”
expresses the mission - and results - of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation’s steadfast efforts to continue extending the length and
quality of life for people with CF. For more information please
visit the CF Foundation website www.cff.org.
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