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• Vertex Plans Additional Studies of Kalydeco™ (VX-770) in More CF Patient Groups - January 9, 2012
• Potential CF Drug Kalydeco (VX-770) Available to Those with Critical Medical Need - December 20, 2011 
• FDA Grants Six-Month Priority Review of Kalydeco (VX-770) First Potential Drug to Target Underlying Cause of Cystic Firbrosis - December 15, 2011 
• The Colasuonno Family is Grateful to The CFPAF - October 26, 2011
• Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Not Just A Cheerleader - October 25, 2011 
• Wall Street Journal: “At Last, Cystic Fibrosis Drugs Seem Near” - October 20, 2011
• Vertex Submits Application to FDA for Approval of VX-770 – First Potential Drug to Target Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis - October 19, 2011
• VX-770 on Track for New Drug Application and addtional Clinical Trials Planned for More Patient Groups - July 29, 2011  
• A Call for Help Answered - July 8, 2011 
• CFPAF Makes it Possible for this Grandmother with CF to Visit New Grandchild - July 8, 2011
• FDA Approves Pediatric Dosage of Pancreatic Enzyme Supplement ZENPEP® - June 17, 2011
• FDA Approves Pediatric Dose of Pancreatic Enzyme Supplement CREON® - June 16, 2011
• Vertex Plans to Provide Access to Potential CF Therapy VX-770 for Patients with Critical Medical Need - June 10, 2011
• VX-770 Shows Positive and Lasting Results Throughout 48-Week Phase 3 Study
  - June 10, 2011
• Phase 2 Study of Two Potential CF Therapies — VX-770 and VX-809 — Shows Promising Results in Patients with Most Common Mutation - June 9, 2011
• U.S. to Lower Public Insurance Premiums for People with CF and other Pre-Existing Conditions- June 2, 2011
• Health Care Reform Extends Coverage Options for Young Adults with CF - May 17, 2011
• Phase 3 Study of VX-770 in Children Shows Marked Improvement in Lung Function and Other Measures - March 29, 2011
• Attention PA Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients: adultBasic Ends February 28, 2011 - February 24, 2011
• Phase 3 Study VX-770 Shows Positive Results in Cystic Fibrosis Patients - February 23, 2011
• The CFPAF Participates in The NACFC 2010 in Baltimore, MD - October 21 -23, 2010
• First Day of North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Features Science Presentations and Moving Accounts by Families Touched by CF - October 23, 2010
• 2010 North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference Kicks Off in Baltimore, MD - October 21, 2010
• President Obama Signs “Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act” Into Law, Finalizing a Major Achievement for Cystic Fibrosis Advocates - October 8, 2010
• Cast Your Vote In The Pepsi Refresh Project! Help CFF Win A $250,000 Grant And Help Babies With CF Breathe Easier! - September 16, 2010
• “Improving Access to Clinical Trials Act” Passes U.S. Senate in Victory for Cystic Fibrosis Advocates - August 6, 2010
• New Website May Help Provide Answers to Health Insurance Questions - July 1, 2010
• New Health Coverage Regulations Beneficial To People With Cystic Fibrosis To Take Effect In September 2010 - April 1, 2010
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Facebook Page Surpasses 60,000 Fans - March 25, 2010

• New Health Reform Bill Includes Provisions That Impact People With Cystic Fibrosis - March 22, 2010

• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Plays Important Role In Bringing New Inhaled Antibiotic Cayston® To Patients - February 22, 2010
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 2009 Successes: Advocating For And With Patients On Many Fronts - December 29, 2009
• New York Times Says Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is Model for Other Chronic Diseases - December 22, 2009
• U.S. Food and Drug Administration Advisory Panel Rules in Favor of CF Antibiotic by Gilead Sciences - December 10, 2009
• The Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Program At The 23rd Annual NACFC, October 15th - 17th, 2009
• CFPAF's Maria Thomas Interview, Needy Meds: Patient Advocate News Sept/Oct Issue
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Hosts Successful 23rd Annual North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference - October 21, 2009
• Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation (CFPAF) Announces Over 200 Cystic Fibrosis Patients Enrolled - August 18, 2009
• The New York Times Features Personal Stories of People with Cystic Fibrosis - June 15, 2009
• Cystic Fibrosis Patient Assistance Foundation Enrolls 100th CF Patient - April 14, 2009
• As Health Care Reform Takes Center Stage, Foundation Asks Washington to Consider CF Patients - April 13, 2009
• Now Available: The April 30th Web Cast, "Cystic Fibrosis Healthcare Coverage: It Takes Teamwork" - March 31, 2009
• Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Establishes Landmark Patient Assistance Foundation - November 13, 2008