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.

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

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  • Sunmee Joo

    “I have been a CF social worker since 2016! Filotimo Foundation, thank you for being so incredibly support for our CF patients!”

    Sunmee Joo
    CF Ally

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

    “I have been a CF social worker since 2016! Filotimo Foundation, thank you for being so incredibly support for our CF patients!”

    Sunmee Joo
    CF Ally

    St. Louis,

    Missouri

    “I have been a CF social worker since 2016! Filotimo Foundation, thank you for being so incredibly support for our CF patients!”

  • Amna Shabbir

    “I'm a physician and CF ally. I've seen the courage of patients and families living with CF, and I stand with them in hope and in the work ahead.”

    Amna Shabbir
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Morrisville,

    North Carolina

    “I'm a physician and CF ally. I've seen the courage of patients and families living with CF, and I stand with them in hope and in the work ahead.”

    Amna Shabbir
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Morrisville,

    North Carolina

    “I'm a physician and CF ally. I've seen the courage of patients and families living with CF, and I stand with them in hope and in the work ahead.”

  • Laura Olson

    “I'm a founder, designer, and recycling-focused builder inspired by this organization's mission, A+ people, and meaningful impact on people's lives.”

    Laura Olson
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I'm a founder, designer, and recycling-focused builder inspired by this organization's mission, A+ people, and meaningful impact on people's lives.”

    Laura Olson
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I'm a founder, designer, and recycling-focused builder inspired by this organization's mission, A+ people, and meaningful impact on people's lives.”

  • Nicole DeBraal

    “The mom of a teenage son that happens to have CF and a Health Coach that helps caregivers prioritize their own needs while loving someone with CF.”

    Nicole DeBraal
    Adult with CF
    Parent of a person with CF

    Rochester,

    New York

    “The mom of a teenage son that happens to have CF and a Health Coach that helps caregivers prioritize their own needs while loving someone with CF.”

    Nicole DeBraal
    Adult with CF
    Parent of a person with CF

    Rochester,

    New York

    “The mom of a teenage son that happens to have CF and a Health Coach that helps caregivers prioritize their own needs while loving someone with CF.”

  • Laura Bonnell

    “The Bonnell Foundation: Living with cystic fibrosis helps families across the U.S. ”

    Laura Bonnell
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Royal Oak,

    Michigan

    “The Bonnell Foundation: Living with cystic fibrosis helps families across the U.S. ”

    Laura Bonnell
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Royal Oak,

    Michigan

    “The Bonnell Foundation: Living with cystic fibrosis helps families across the U.S. ”

  • Christy Rimrodt

    “My name is Christy, and I am a CF mom from Oregon. I have a 13 year old (without CF) and 11 year old twins (one with CF).”

    Christy Rimrodt
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Newberg,

    Oregon

    “My name is Christy, and I am a CF mom from Oregon. I have a 13 year old (without CF) and 11 year old twins (one with CF).”

    Christy Rimrodt
    CF Ally
    Parent of a person with CF

    Newberg,

    Oregon

    “My name is Christy, and I am a CF mom from Oregon. I have a 13 year old (without CF) and 11 year old twins (one with CF).”

  • Cathy Reed

    “From researching cystic fibrosis to having a best friend living with CF, this mission is personal. I’m part of Filotimo to help make a difference.”

    Cathy Reed
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “From researching cystic fibrosis to having a best friend living with CF, this mission is personal. I’m part of Filotimo to help make a difference.”

    Cathy Reed
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “From researching cystic fibrosis to having a best friend living with CF, this mission is personal. I’m part of Filotimo to help make a difference.”

  • Kristine Lane

    “I've been working with the Filotimo Foundation from the start and have really rallied around Pete, this cause, and all the work we are doing!”

    Kristine Lane
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I've been working with the Filotimo Foundation from the start and have really rallied around Pete, this cause, and all the work we are doing!”

    Kristine Lane
    CF Ally
    Friend of a person with CF

    Raleigh,

    North Carolina

    “I've been working with the Filotimo Foundation from the start and have really rallied around Pete, this cause, and all the work we are doing!”

  • Stephen Tyson II

    “I am approaching 16 years post double lung transplant, with FEVs over 100%. Take it one day at time and next thing you know the stats don't apply.”

    Stephen Tyson II
    Adult with CF
    Person with CFFriend of a person with CFOrgan transplant recipient

    Graham,

    North Carolina

    “I am approaching 16 years post double lung transplant, with FEVs over 100%. Take it one day at time and next thing you know the stats don't apply.”

    Stephen Tyson II
    Adult with CF
    Person with CFFriend of a person with CFOrgan transplant recipient

    Graham,

    North Carolina

    “I am approaching 16 years post double lung transplant, with FEVs over 100%. Take it one day at time and next thing you know the stats don't apply.”

  • Nicole Kohr

    “I am a wife, mother, author, advocate, and cystic fibrosis patient. I received a bilateral lung transplant on June 14, 2019.”

    Nicole Kohr
    Adult with CF
    Person with CFFriend of a person with CFOrgan transplant recipient

    New Bern,

    North Carolina

    “I am a wife, mother, author, advocate, and cystic fibrosis patient. I received a bilateral lung transplant on June 14, 2019.”

    Nicole Kohr
    Adult with CF
    Person with CFFriend of a person with CFOrgan transplant recipient

    New Bern,

    North Carolina

    “I am a wife, mother, author, advocate, and cystic fibrosis patient. I received a bilateral lung transplant on June 14, 2019.”

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