Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Greater Illinois Chapter

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today, Monday 25th.

05/24/2026

65 Roses Day (6/5) is around the corner! Are you familiar with the “65 Roses” story?

The “65 Roses” story began in 1965 when a 4-year-old, hearing the name of his disease for the first time, pronounced cystic fibrosis as “65 Roses.” Today, it’s a term many children with CF still use to describe their disease. But making the disease easier to say doesn’t make it easier to live with.

Learn how you can help accelerate our mission to cure CF by joining the 65 Roses Club: https://www.cff.org/get-involved/become-monthly-donor

05/23/2026

Do you have what it takes to be Magnificent?

Are you or someone you know, competitive by nature and would like to support the mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in a fun and meaningful way? Then sign up or nominate someone to participate with the Chicago’s Magnificent class of 2026 for a ten-week fundraising competition starting September 19th!

https://afasignup.formstack.com/forms/magnificent_nomination2026

For more details visit https://finest.cff.org/corksandmagnificent

05/22/2026

Our walkers, team leaders, volunteers, and so many more make Great Strides more than just an event — it’s a movement. Alongside our Great Strides sponsors: Vertex, AbbVie, and Nestle Health Science, we can help end cystic fibrosis.

05/21/2026

May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month.

For the Bonilla family, the goal is clear, freedom for Raul to live, play, and dream. Together, we’re helping make that future possible for people living with cystic fibrosis.

https://give.cff.org/greater-illinois/Donate

05/20/2026

It’s Bike to Work Day!
Why not take it one step further?

Pedal with a purpose and join us at Chicago's CF Cycle for Life on September 26—every mile brings us closer to a cure for cystic fibrosis. 💜

Register today and ride with us: https://fundraise.cff.org/chicagocycleforlife2026

05/20/2026

05/19/2026

We’re so grateful for this incredible team from Keller Williams who chose to spend their Red Day giving back. In honor and memory of their colleague, Chris Pry, they volunteered their time to help prep Great Strides t-shirts. Their kindness and dedication made a meaningful impact, thank you for turning this day into something truly special.

05/19/2026

$38,000 raised. One incredible school.

Way to go, Illinois Valley Central Highschool for showing up in a big way! Your annual fundraiser continues to make a lasting impact. Thank you for bringing us one step closer to a cure.

05/16/2026

Join us tomorrow in Chicago, IL for Chicago Great Strides as we walk together to raise awareness for cystic fibrosis. Tomorrow, our fighters' communities will come together to drive progress forward, one step at a time.

Great Strides is the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s largest national fundraising and awareness event. Participants walk to support the CF Foundation’s mission to find a cure and ensure better treatments and outcomes for everyone living with cystic fibrosis.

We can’t wait to see our CF community at Montrose Harbor (Grove 16) tomorrow morning!