Cystic Fibrosis Canada, Ontario

11/26/2025

When Eric first learned his girlfriend - now wife - had cystic fibrosis, he couldn’t have imagined the journey ahead: from Googling “What is CF?” to serving on our Board of Directors.

For Eric, our mission isn’t abstract. It’s personal. It touches his wife, his family, and thousands of Canadians living with CF. That’s why behind every advance in care—from clinical support to access to life-changing drugs - are people like Eric who believe in a future without limits.

Read more about Eric’s story on our blog: https://bit.ly/4oj788O

11/26/2025

🎉 The Kin2Win 50/50 Draw is TOMORROW! 🎉

🙌 The Kinsmen Club of Kingston has been incredible supporters of the CF Community through amazing events like this! 💙

🎟️ Get your tickets NOW for a chance to WIN the November Grand Prize 🏆 and help support those living with Cystic Fibrosis. 👉 kin2win.ca

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✨ Don’t miss out – every ticket makes a difference! 💪

It's your LAST WEEK to WIN! 🏆 The November Grand Prize Jackpot is almost here...

To be in the draw, you need to get your tickets before Thursday, Nov 27 at 11:59 PM. One set of tickets could win you a huge cash prize --- and every ticket supports 14 local charities making every play a win/win with Kin!

This is the BIG one for November. Make it your big WIN.

🎟️ Get your tickets now at www.Kin2Win.ca

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11/22/2025

Caring for an infant newly diagnosed with cystic fibrosis can feel overwhelming and life-changing. To better understand what families experience during the first year, we conducted a survey and heard from more than 100 parents and guardians across Canada.

A few insights stood out: many turned to online searches but still felt unsupported and others shared that peer connection could have made a difference yet was hard to find in those early months.

Their voices are helping us shape new resources and supports to ensure families feel less alone. Discover what else was shared and how it’s guiding our next steps: https://bit.ly/4oQCaGg

11/21/2025

Benjamin from Quebec is painting a brighter future for those living with cystic fibrosis. 🖌️ Watch this video from Benjamin and his mother, Isabelle, to hear about how they’re making an impact in the CF community and how you can too.

Interested in starting your own fundraiser? Click here: https://bit.ly/4fF7LHi

11/19/2025

This time of year is busy, chilly and sometimes overwhelming, but connecting with people can make all the difference. Peer Connect offers a virtual space to slow down, breathe and talk with others who get the realities of CF (the kind of conversations that can warm you up from the inside out!).

Pull up a blanket, grab a warm drink and join a community that’s here for you this December:
- Dec 2: Adult Open Connection
- Dec 9: Connecting CF Parents & Guardians

11/19/2025

The Ace was FINALLY caught — and the lucky winner takes home an incredible $2.4 million! 🎉

Congratulations to Doug, Cindy, and the Kin Club of Russell for dedicating 51 weeks to make this raffle a reality and create meaningful impact for the charities this event supported.

A special gala will take place soon to present the charities with their cheques and to acknowledge all the work and effort required to conduct this very successful charity lottery. The gala will be broadcasted live on FaceBook. A very special thank you to their official sponsor of the Catch the Ace and the gala - Russell Meadows Retirement Community!

Emails of congratulations and encouragement to the Kin Club of Russell and the charities will be displayed during the gala. Please send your email/notes to at kinclubofrussell@gmail.com to be included, it would be greatly appreciated.

We’re honored to have been part of this year’s event and proud to be partnered with Kin Canada for over 60 years! ❤️

A winner has been drawn in the massive 'Catch the Ace' lottery in Russell, Ontario, taking home a jackpot of over $2.4 million. Shelly Eckford of Fitzroy Har...

11/18/2025

Lorna was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis just 24 hours after she was born. Her parents were told to take her home and love her because she likely wouldn’t live past age two.
Today, Lorna is 65.

She’s lived through every chapter of CF care: from bulky compressors to breakthrough treatments that finally let her breathe without coughing. Her journey has been marked by loss, two brothers and a son, all taken by CF far too soon. But it’s also a story of resilience and progress made possible by donor support.

This Giving Tuesday on December 2, you can help raise $100,000 to fund the next chapter of CF care. Your gift will help advance research, improve treatment and helping people like Lorna breathe easier. And the best part – the first $10,000 will be matched, dollar for dollar, doubling your impact when you give early.

Read Lorna’s inspiring story and donate today: https://bit.ly/47ZDRd9

11/15/2025

Whether you celebrate the holidays or simply enjoy the winter season, there are countless ways to create meaningful change for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis:

☕Set up a hot chocolate stand at work, school, or in your neighbourhood and donate the proceeds.

🎉Turn your office holiday party into a fundraiser by collecting donations or charging a small entry fee.

🎁Ask friends and family to donate in lieu of gifts.

Feeling the festive spirit? Start your community fundraiser today! https://bit.ly/3Jwuqt1
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Que vous célébriez les fêtes de fin d'année ou que vous profitiez simplement de l’hiver, il existe d'innombrables façons d'apporter un changement significatif pour les Canadiens atteints de fibrose kystique:

☕ Installez un kiosque de chocolat chaud au travail, à l’école ou dans votre quartier et remettez les profits à la cause.

🎉 Transformez votre célébration des fêtes au bureau en une collecte de fonds en recueillant des dons ou en demandant un petit droit d’entrée.

🎁 Invitez vos proches à faire un don plutôt que d’offrir des cadeaux.

Vous ressentez l’esprit des fêtes? Lancez votre collecte de fonds dès aujourd’hui! https://bit.ly/3Jwuqt1

11/14/2025

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Did you know that diabetes is a common health challenge for people living with cystic fibrosis? In fact, more than 30% of adults with CF in Canada have CF-related diabetes (CFRD).
CFRD is different from type 1 or type 2 diabetes and requires specialized care and management. Raising awareness helps ensure better support and research for those living with both CF and diabetes. 💙 Join us in spreading the word and supporting the CF community.

11/14/2025

At just seven years old, Sienna from British Columbia is already making waves in community fundraising. 🌊 Watch this video from Sienna and her father, Kevin, to hear about how they’re raising funds for CF and how you can too.

Interested in starting your own fundraiser? Click here: https://bit.ly/4fF7LHi

11/13/2025

What if bacteria in the CF lung could talk to each other? 👀
Dr. Fabrice Jean-Pierre’s research shows they can and that these conversations might make infections harder to treat. His work could pave the way for new, faster, and more effective therapies for people with CF.

Discover how he’s decoding these “microbial conversations.” 🔗 https://bit.ly/3LWCepa

11/13/2025

Whether you celebrate the holidays or simply enjoy the winter season, there are countless ways to create meaningful change for Canadians living with cystic fibrosis:

☕Set up a hot chocolate stand at work, school, or in your neighbourhood and donate the proceeds.
🎉Turn your office holiday party into a fundraiser by collecting donations or charging a small entry fee.
🎁Ask friends and family to donate in lieu of gifts.

Feeling the festive spirit? Start your community fundraiser today! https://bit.ly/4fF7LHi