The Filotimo Family

We’ve never met a stranger. Adults with CF, social workers, doctors, fertility clinics, friends. They are all part of the Filotimo Family.

Three smiling men posing with their arms around each other beneath the finish line arch at the Lung Run charity event.

CF can be isolating, but you are never alone. Meet the people in our community.

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  • Ashley Rowe

    “There is a big community that deeply cares”

    Ashley Rowe
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “There is a big community that deeply cares”

    Ashley Rowe
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “There is a big community that deeply cares”

  • Allie LaForce

    “I want you to know you are stronger than your mind can even imagine! I want you to know that we are better together than as one. You are not alone!”

    Allie LaForce
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    vermilion,

    Ohio

    “I want you to know you are stronger than your mind can even imagine! I want you to know that we are better together than as one. You are not alone!”

    Allie LaForce
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    vermilion,

    Ohio

    “I want you to know you are stronger than your mind can even imagine! I want you to know that we are better together than as one. You are not alone!”

  • Eric Belford

    “I’ve had the privilege to know Pete Proimos and learn about his story. There are many more stories that need telling. Support, and be a part of that!”

    Eric Belford
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Valparaiso,

    Indiana

    “I’ve had the privilege to know Pete Proimos and learn about his story. There are many more stories that need telling. Support, and be a part of that!”

    Eric Belford
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Valparaiso,

    Indiana

    “I’ve had the privilege to know Pete Proimos and learn about his story. There are many more stories that need telling. Support, and be a part of that!”

  • Christina Kouklakis

    “I’ve got an amazing friend, who is more like family, who is living with CF and absolutely kicking its butt! I love him and his family so much!”

    Christina Kouklakis
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    St. John,

    Indiana

    “I’ve got an amazing friend, who is more like family, who is living with CF and absolutely kicking its butt! I love him and his family so much!”

    Christina Kouklakis
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    St. John,

    Indiana

    “I’ve got an amazing friend, who is more like family, who is living with CF and absolutely kicking its butt! I love him and his family so much!”

  • Heather Labiak

    “❤️”

    Heather Labiak
    Adult with CF
    Sibling of a person with CF

    Winston-Salem,

    North Carolina

    “❤️”

    Heather Labiak
    Adult with CF
    Sibling of a person with CF

    Winston-Salem,

    North Carolina

    “❤️”

  • Katie Fulp

    “Proud mom of two amazing kids that just so happen to have Cystic Fibrosis. Navigating the world as full-time working mom and wife.”

    Katie Fulp
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    High Point,

    North Carolina

    “Proud mom of two amazing kids that just so happen to have Cystic Fibrosis. Navigating the world as full-time working mom and wife.”

    Katie Fulp
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    High Point,

    North Carolina

    “Proud mom of two amazing kids that just so happen to have Cystic Fibrosis. Navigating the world as full-time working mom and wife.”

  • Joanne Ruelas

    “I am a Social Worker with our CF team @ Children's Hospital Colorado and support our Pediatric team here in Aurora, CO.”

    Joanne Ruelas
    CF Ally

    Aurora,

    Colorado

    “I am a Social Worker with our CF team @ Children's Hospital Colorado and support our Pediatric team here in Aurora, CO.”

    Joanne Ruelas
    CF Ally

    Aurora,

    Colorado

    “I am a Social Worker with our CF team @ Children's Hospital Colorado and support our Pediatric team here in Aurora, CO.”

  • Nick Tosco

    “Pete Proimos is one of my best friends and has CF. I support him and all he does to positively impact those struggling with CF.”

    Nick Tosco
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Charlotte,

    North Carolina

    “Pete Proimos is one of my best friends and has CF. I support him and all he does to positively impact those struggling with CF.”

    Nick Tosco
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Charlotte,

    North Carolina

    “Pete Proimos is one of my best friends and has CF. I support him and all he does to positively impact those struggling with CF.”

  • Elaina Athans

    “I was moved by Pete’s speech after attending the inaugural fundraising gala. Thank you Pete for sharing your story!”

    Elaina Athans
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I was moved by Pete’s speech after attending the inaugural fundraising gala. Thank you Pete for sharing your story!”

    Elaina Athans
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I was moved by Pete’s speech after attending the inaugural fundraising gala. Thank you Pete for sharing your story!”

  • Alexandros Papadimitriou

    “My cousin Pete is by any metric a literal superhero. I love coding, getting lost in a new game and watching bad movies. Here to help in any way I can”

    Alexandros Papadimitriou
    CF Ally
    Sibling of a person with CF

    Durham,

    North Carolina

    “My cousin Pete is by any metric a literal superhero. I love coding, getting lost in a new game and watching bad movies. Here to help in any way I can”

    Alexandros Papadimitriou
    CF Ally
    Sibling of a person with CF

    Durham,

    North Carolina

    “My cousin Pete is by any metric a literal superhero. I love coding, getting lost in a new game and watching bad movies. Here to help in any way I can”

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