Friends of Heroes of Hope
The goal of Heroes of Hope™ Living with CF is to motivate and inspire those touched by cystic fibrosis (CF) including patients, healthcare providers, caregivers and CF advocates. We are proud to be part of a community that shares our goal of making a positive impact on those affected by CF. We invite you to visit their Web sites by clicking on their logos!
By selecting any of the links below, you will be going to a site that is not controlled by or affiliated with Genentech USA, Inc.
Genentech does not endorse any of the following organizations. The information provided by Genentech or these organizations is meant for informational purposes only and is not meant to replace your physician's medical advice.
The Big Fun Foundation makes fun contagious by donating boxes full of toys and activities to pediatric patients to give them comfort and fun in the midst of stressful situations. www.thebigfunbox.org
Boomer Esiason Foundation (BEF) raises money for CF research, works to heighten awareness of cystic fibrosis and to provide a better quality of life for those affected by CF. As part of BEF's commitment to educating and inspiring patients, the foundation sponsors an ongoing series of podcasts featuring Jerry Cahill, a 51-year-old with cystic fibrosis, who shows how he manages the disease and is living, breathing and succeeding on a daily basis. To view the podcasts, visit www.jerrycahill.com or go to BEF's Web site at www.esiason.org.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is committed to assuring the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. www.cff.org
Cystic Fibrosis Pharmacy is dedicated to serving people with CF, as well as their families, by offering comprehensive and complete CF pharmacy care, which includes all medications, equipment and supplies, as well as offering access to compassionate care programs and personal reimbursement assistance. www.cfpharmacy.com
Cystic Fibrosis Research, Inc. (CFRI) exists to fund research, to provide educational and personal support, and to spread awareness of CF, a life-threatening genetic disease. www.cfri.org
Laps for CF, founded by Hero of Hope recipient Emily Schreiber, fights cystic fibrosis one lap at a time through organizing national swims and other events to raise awareness and financial support for all areas of need for CF treatment, care, research, and improved quality of life. www.lapsforcf.org
Reach for the Stars Foundation is dedicated to providing individuals afflicted with CF and their families with the resources, knowledge and support necessary to manage their battle with the disease. www.r4stars.org
Led by Hero of Hope recipient Emily Schaller, the Rock CF Foundation is dedicated to increasing the quality of life for people with Cystic Fibrosis. With the help of a core group of volunteers, the Foundation utilizes the arts, entertainment, fashion and fitness to support research initiatives and heighten public awareness in the fight against cystic fibrosis. www.letsrockcf.org
Dedicated to improving the quality of life for children with serious medical conditions, Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation provides entertainment, education and family activities that help them cope with the pain, fear and isolation of prolonged illness. www.starlight.org
United States Adult Cystic Fibrosis Association, publisher of CF Roundtable, provides adults with CF information and education regarding the basis, nature and progression of CF, the latest treatments and research to fight the disease, and to assist in the aspects of coping with CF on a day-to-day basis. www.usacfa.org
